Patient Safety

At Stevenson Memorial Hospital, we are committed to providing a safe environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. Patient safety is our top priority, and we have implemented various protocols and initiatives to ensure the well-being of everyone who walks through our doors.

Here are some of the key aspects of our patient safety program:

1. Staff Training: Our healthcare professionals undergo regular training to stay updated on the latest safety protocols and best practices.
2. Infection Control: We maintain strict infection control measures to prevent the spread of illnesses within our facility.
3. Client Identification: We ensure patients receive the service, medication, treatment, or procedure intended by correctly identifying them using two person-specific identifiers; expect us to check.
4. Medication Safety: Our hospital has established rigorous procedures for medication administration and management to minimize the risk of errors.
5. Fall Prevention: We have protocols in place to prevent patient falls and minimize the risk of injuries.
6. Patient Engagement: We encourage patients to be active participants in their care and to speak up about any safety concerns.
7. Technology Integration: We leverage technology to enhance patient safety, such as electronic health records and barcode scanning for medication administration.
8. Continuous Improvement: We continuously review our patient safety protocols and strive to improve them based on the latest evidence and best practices.
9. Integrated Quality and Patient Safety Plan: The Integrated Quality and Patient Safety Plan is a guide on how staff at SMH will work to provide safe and quality care for our patients and local communities on a daily basis. The plan provides the blueprint for how staff will support patients and how the organization will support staff in their endeavors. The plan is driven by our strategic plan, program planning, performance reporting, quality, safety, and best practices.

We understand that feeling safe and secure is essential for the healing process, and we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.

Thank you for choosing Stevenson Memorial Hospital for your healthcare needs. If you have any questions or concerns regarding patient safety, please do not hesitate to contact us.

View the SMH 2023-27 Patient Safety Plan