We are very happy to let you know that the UMass Memorial Anticoagulation Team was awarded the Josie King Hero Award. The Award is given to those who work hard to create a culture of Patient Safety by listening to the patients and their families, encouraging them to speak up and ask questions, quickly catching and correcting potential hazards, and improving team work.
On February 22, 2001, eighteen-month old Josie King died from medical errors. Over 250,000 people die every year from medical errors, making it the third leading cause of death in the United States. The Josie King Foundation’s mission is to prevent others from dying or being harmed by medical errors. By uniting healthcare providers and consumers, and funding innovative safety programs, we hope to create a culture of patient safety, together.
Congratulations Anticoagulation Team! This is a wonderful honor, and we’re very happy to see your important work recognized.
Congratulations to all of the SHARE members and their colleagues in UMass Memorial’s Anticoagulation Team!