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The staff needs hospitals didn't expect
Amid systems ramping up their retention strategies has come an increased focus on improving the work environment. In some cases, this means tweaking the small things. Becker's Hospital Review

News Articles
- Jan 29, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Register: CMS Patient Safety Structural Measure: Best Practices to Enhance Safety: March 13
With patient safety critical to quality care, IHA’s MAPS PSO is offering a robust workshop centered on the new Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) from CMS effective this year.
- Jan 29, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
American Heart Month Communications Toolkit Released by CDC
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people—especially women—are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. CDC.gov
- Jan 29, 2025
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Patient Safety Awareness Week 2025
Patient Safety Awareness Week, an annual recognition event that occurs in March, is intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety. Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- Dec 16, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety Announces 2024 Patient Safety Award Recipients
The Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) named Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Sparta Community Hospital District, and Sinai Chicago as its 2024 Patient Safety Award recipients.
- Dec 02, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
IHI Patient Safety Awareness Week 2025
Patient Safety Awareness Week, an annual recognition event that occurs in March, is intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety. IHI
- Dec 02, 2024
- Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety
National Patient Safety Goals Effective January 2025 for the Hospital Program
Wrong-patient errors occur in virtually all stages of diagnosis and treatment. The intent is to identify the individual as the person for whom the service or treatment is intended. TJC