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Eifel Health Consortium: German doctors examine base healthcare
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DoD PSP Treasure Chest: November Edition
Welcome to the November edition of the DoD PSP Treasure Chest! Every month, we will be sharing resources to help you execute your day-to-day patient safety activities easily and effectively. Please visit us often and get access to tools and information developed with you, our committed MHS patient safety champions, in mind!
Continuing Education Update: Types of CEs offered for approved DoD Patient Safety Program Educational Activities
The DoD Patient Safety Program offers eight types of continuing education (CE) credit for TeamSTEPPS Train the Trainer, Train the Staff, and other pre-approved educational activities, based on attendee eligibility and provision of necessary requirements by the attendee.
Feature: Next Steps with Your MHS Patient Safety Culture Survey Results
Earlier this year, Military Health System (MHS) staff at military treatment facilities (MTFs) worldwide completed the 2016 MHS Patient Safety Culture Survey (Culture Survey). The data from this survey is key in aiding the MHS journey towards high reliability. Staff from across the MHS, including inpatient facilities, outpatient facilities and dental clinics, were invited to participate in the anonymous and confidential web-based Culture Survey.
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