Sharing successes, challenges and daily happenings in the Department of Medicine
In the past two years, DOM providers have faced the absence of patient family members at the bedside and in office exam rooms. This was true for COVID and non-COVID patients alike. Learning how the absence of family (and other care partners) has affected care and how providers have adapted to this situation is important to […]
Recently, the Johns Hopkins Hospital Safety Department reported that the Department of Medicine met the challenge of complete engagement in improving the culture of safety. As of August 31, every DOM inpatient unit, every ambulatory practice that took the Fall 2018 Safety Culture Survey and the Osler Medical Residency has implemented an action plan to […]
Are you interested in leading successful quality improvement or patient safety activities? Do you want to lead an innovative project to improve clinical practice? Faculty and staff of the Department of Medicine are encouraged to apply to the Armstrong Institute Patient Safety and Quality Leadership Academy. During the Leadership Academy, participants will initiate, plan and […]
Have an idea for a new patient safety program but not sure where to start? Employees within Johns Hopkins Medicine who want to develop their skills as change agents for safe, high-quality care are encouraged to apply to the Patient Safety and Quality Leadership Academy. This nine-month program prepares future leaders to transform the clinical […]