Click POD to listen In this podcast, Dr. Shawn Dowling explains the benefits and costs of the Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE), a complex healthcare intervention used for entering and managing orders. “CPOE and EHR (Electronic Health Records) are the future of where patient health data is moving toward”, Shawn says.  Effective ways to enter, collect and communicate data bring benefits to providers and patients.  There are the potentials to reduce errors, increase patient safety, and...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Dr. Gabriel Fabreau describes some of the clinical issues and needs for recently arrived refugee families in Canada.  In Calgary there are many private sponsors, faith groups, and families who help refugees but are unaware of the existence of Mosaic (http://mosaicpcn.ca/Pages/default.aspx). This is a specialized multidisciplinary refugee health clinic that provides care, support and help to refugees, physicians and anyone who wants to know how to care...

(Click POD to listen)  In this episode Dr. Eddy Lang talks about the stress and pressure in Canadian Emergency Departments and in particular in Calgary. He explains when individuals should visit the Emergency Department and provides alternative suggestions to visiting the Emergency Department (E.D.). After listening to this podcast, listeners will be able to:  Evaluate when to visit of the Emergency Department Be aware of alternative solutions to make the visit to E.D. more...

(Click POD to listen)  In this episode Craig Curtis talks about the role of pharmacists in Alberta in the development and use of the CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) Pathway. He highlights the importance of building an evidence-based pathway that includes international recommendations easily accessible to family physicians and pharmacists. After listening to this podcast the listeners will be able to recognize the primary interventions for managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults:...

(Click POD to listen)  In this episode Dr. Chandra Thomas talks about safety related to medications in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).  Individuals with CKD are at very high risk for medication incidents associated with enormous costs for the society and the individuals. After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to: 1) Understand the risks for medication related safety incidents in patients with CKD 2) Know the complexity and uniqueness of individuals with CKD 3)...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Marlene Donahue talks about simulation and the growing interest and demand for healthcare applications.   After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to: 1) Look at the evolution of simulation into healthcare, 2) Explore the diversity of applications and uses for simulation in healthcare, 3) Consider areas and possible challenges for future development and research. For more information visit our...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Dr. Jessica Simon describes Advance Care Planning as a novel social process. After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to: Understand the term "Advance Care Planning" and its 5 elements  Recognize the harms and benefits in Advance Care Planning Learn about national and local findings in Advance Care Planning Understand the Knowledge to Action Cycle and The Theoretical Domains Framework For more information visit our website at...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Dr. Sam Gharbi describes patient handover as a major issue in patient safety.   After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to: Understand the problems around patient handovers Evaluate a need for a structured handover process Know the benefits and features of the Virtual Ward For more information visit our website at www.patientsafetypodcast.com Email comments and feedback to [email protected]

(click POD to listen) In this episode Dr. Liane Ginsburg updates our thinking about patient safety culture and patient safety climate.   After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to: Differentiate between patient safety culture and patient safety climate  Understand the barriers to strong and positive patient safety culture and climate Consider patient safety climate strength in addition to climate level   For more information visit our website...

(click POD to listen)   In this episode Dr. Wes Jackson gives a detailed description of the online CKD clinical pathway.   After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to: Recognize the criteria for Chronic Kidney Disease targeted testing Identify the tests that should be ordered Know how to diagnose, manage and refer with the Online CKD Clinical Pathway   For more information visit our website at www.patientsafetypodcast.com   Email comments and feedback to...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Dr. Jeptha Davenport provides the definition of migraine, the meaning of ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ headaches, and a list of 'red flag' features to recognize life-threatening headaches. After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to: Name the most common types of headache brought to medical attention Discuss reasons to correctly identify different types of headaches List ‘red flag features’ of headache in 4 large groups Feel confident in...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Dr. Chester Ho discusses pressure ulcers and their causes, costs, prevention and management.   After listening to this episode, listeners will be able to: Recognize that pressure ulcers are common and under-recognized as a patient safety issue. Pressure ulcers are largely preventable and are indicative of patient quality of care. Pressure ulcers are expensive to treat and cause great discomfort to patients, decreasing quality of life. For more...

click POD to listen In this episode Jonas Shultz discusses how the built environment affects patient safety and patient outcomes.  After hearing this episode listeners will be able to: Describe how the build environment affects patient safety Outline approaches to involve healthcare providers and patients in the design process Advocate for the use of patient simulation in mock-ups to make evidence based design decisions For more information visit our website...

(click POD to listen)   In this episode Dr. Bhatia explains the harms associated with the over utilization of low value care, a type of care that  provides little benefit to the patient and increases costs for the health system.    After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to: Recognize low value are as an issue affecting fiscal sustainability of the health care system Appreciate measures for reducing low value testing Discuss Choosing Wisely Canada with in depth knowledge...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Dr. Dave Hogan introduces the concept of "deprescribing" which is defined as carefully getting patients off some of the medications.   After hearing this episode listeners will be able to: Define the concept of "deprescribing" and evaluate its potential benefits in older patients Identify opportunities to review a patient's drug regimen Consider a prudent approach to withdrawing medications  For more information visit our website at...

(click POD to listen)   In this episode Dr. John Conly highlights the importance of antibiotic stewardship, which is the appropriate and optimal use of antibiotics in outpatient and inpatient settings.    After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to:  Understand the importance of antibiotic resistance Evaluate the messages to improve their own antibiotic stewardship Consider possible actions to take for a wise use of antibiotics   For more information visit our website...

(click POD to listen)   In this episode Dr. Deborah Marshall and Karen MacDonald discuss how the lack of consistent outcomes, adverse event definitions and non-standardized measures challenges their ability to compare outcomes between total hip replacement and a newer technology called hip resurfacing.     After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to:  Understand the importance of being critical when reviewing the literature Make valid comparisons by using standardized,...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Brent Thorkelson, a Registered Paramedic and Senior Staff Development Officer with AHS EMS, joins us to talk about an ambulance design study conducted in collaboration with the W21C and Auto 21. After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to: List the benefits of pairing research and education in a simulation program Describe how an efficient work environment can enhance patient safety in the ambulance context Comprehend the challenges...

(click POD to listen)   In this episode Dr. Selena Au defines PFCC and highlights its importance by sharing a case in which a young girl experienced a tragic adverse event that could have been prevented by better use of family centred care.   After listening to this podcast listeners will be able to: Define patient and family centred care Describe a situation where the healthcare system could become safer by integrating PFCC List the lessons learned from Josie King's story Describe...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Greg Hallihan describes the science of human factors and its application to the design of healthcare systems.  After listening to this episode, listeners will be able to: Describe the science of human factors and its potential applications to the design of healthcare systems (e.g., medical technologies, environments and systems)  Identify possibilities for the use of simulation in the evaluation of design of these systems, particularly healthcare...

(click POD to listen)   In this episode Alyshah Kaba shares the results of her national award winning doctoral research on group conformity.    After listening to this episode listeners will be able to: Define group conformity and share examples of how it may occur in healthcare Describe empirical evidence that demonstrates group conformity amongst interprofessional students Consider potential implications of group conformity for patient safety and education Please visit our website at...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Paul Campsall and Elizabeth Parfitt describe an antimicrobial stewardship smartphone application that they have developed specifically for the Calgary region.  After listening to this podcast, listeners will:  Be aware of the SpectrumCalgary app, how it was developed, the logic behind it, the goals of use, and how it differs from other apps on the market.  Understand the area of research called human factors. Learn how human factors testing revealed...

(click POD to listen)   In this episode Margot Harvie discusses the importance of analyzing patient safety events from a systems view, and explores the relevance of teaching healthcare professionals to think about patient safety from this broader point of view.   After listening to this podcast, listeners will be able to:  List the five levels that need to be considered when conducting a patient safety review Explain the importance of using a methodology for completing patient safety...

(click POD to listen) In this episode Dr. Deborah White discusses ingredients necessary to creating a high-quality healthcare system. After listening to this podcast listeners will: Understand what is required of effective leaders in creating and sustaining an environment of quality and safety in healthcare. Recognize that leadership is required at all levels of the organization from the boardroom to the front line. Realize that focus and priorities are key in an environment that is...