Reflections from Patient Safety Summer Camp – Day Two

The second day of the ninth annual Marseille Summer Patient Safety Camp has come to a close. From the beginning of the camp experience I have felt inspired by the leadership and passion of the faculty and of the participants. These leaders are informing and shaping the future of healthcare without a doubt. We as a group have explored the face of medical error by watching videos and presentations of people impacted by medical error in a very lasting way. I would like to offer my immense appreciation for the COURAGE and sharing of stories by families of patients! We are learning from these experiences that in the review of serious safety events, the event analysis is not complete without the patient or family telling of their story as they are the most important part of the healthcare team. Likewise, healthcare professionals and leaders must develop COURAGE to nurture a… Continue reading →