Becker's Healthcare March 18, 2021
Mackenzie Bean and Erica Carbajal

In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week, Becker’s asked six hospital and health system quality leaders to share the patient safety issues they are prioritizing this spring and beyond.

All respondents shared their insights with Becker’s via email or phone March 11-17. Responses were lightly edited for clarity and length. They are presented alphabetically.

Question: What patient safety issue are you placing renewed focus on this year?

Jason Adelman, MD. Chief Patient Safety Officer, Associate Chief Quality Officer and Executive Director of the Center for Patient Safety Research at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (New York City). As the pandemic starts to wind down, we can reflect on patient safety lessons learned during the crisis, while also refocusing...

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