On April 22 we had a pipe elbow failure in our Emergency Department (ED) causing a significant water leak. Crews are assessing the impact and we are in the process of water abatement. Our ED is open, but several rooms are currently offline which could increase wait times. Some surgeries are also being rescheduled.
Time Out Updates & New Fire Safety Requirements
11/14/2024
Author:
David Kim, Ambulatory Quality Manager
New time-out updates are starting January 1, 2025.
The latest Quality and Safety Dispatch outlines the following details:
- New Fire Safety Requirements
- Root Cause Analysis by the Patient Safety Team
- Where to Find Guidance
- How to Discuss Fire Safety with Procedure Team Members
- Additional Safety Tips