Patient Safety Awareness Week

2. Type of communication where the listener repeats key information back.
5. Code called for signs of smoke or fire.
9. If it isn't recorded, it didn't happen.
10. Preventing, minimizing, and mitigating avoidable harm during the delivery of care.
11. Code called for a medical emergency.
13. Using at least two patient _______ is crucial for correct identification.
16. Essential for accurate diagnosis, patient safety, and positive outcomes, acting as a cornerstone of quality care.

1. Working together across departments.
3. Written guidelines for practice.
4. Type of harm we aim to eliminate.
6. One of the most important infection control measures.
7. Type of culture that prioritizes safety
8. Transparent sharing of near-misses.
12. The systematic, proactive, and reactive strategies designed to identify, assess, and reduce risks.
14. Collaborative effort between staff to ensure a culture of safety.
15. Pause before procedure to confirm correct patient/procedure.