March 13, 2019

VUMC observes National Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 11-15

Quality, Safety and Risk Prevention is celebrating National Patient Safety Awareness week, March 11 – 15 throughout VUMC’s main campus.

On Wednesday and Thursday, March 13 and 14, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. look for the Patient Safety Awareness roving carts in your areas for educational information and treats! We will also have tables located in the VUH cafeteria on Monday, March 11.

For a chance to win a $25 Pinewood Social gift card, look for the NPS Crossword Puzzles located in the inpatient areas and fax it to your respective area:

Adult VUH: 615.343.3398

MCJCHV: 615.936.6200

VPH/VBH: 615.327.7114

Nomination Process & Entity Central Email Addresses:

VUH: goodcatchvuh@vumc.org

VCH: pmiVCH@vumc.org

VBH: https://is.gd/vphlifesavers
Include nominee, nominee’s role, home department, summary of “good catch” event 

Click the link below for more information:

http://www.ihi.org/Engage/Initiatives/Patient-Safety-Awareness-Week/Pages/default.aspx

For more information, contact Lauren White, MBA, BSN, RN, at 615-875-4772 or lauren.k.white@vumc.org.