PATIENT SAFETY

 In MG Laboratory, we follow the JCI International Patient Safety Goals. 

Purpose:

- To improve patient safety in specific ways.

- Demonstrate proactive approaches to lowering the risk of medical error.

- Establish clear priorities and strategies for enhancing patient safety.

1st Goal; Identify patients correctly.

• Ask for at least 2 identifiers such as full name, IC number or medical record number.
• Verify patient identification before all diagnostic procedures.
• Verify females’ patient first day of last period before proceeding to do radiographic procedures.

2nd Goal; Improve effective communication.

• Effective communications can reduce errors such as miscommunications.
• Communicate at their eye level with young patients (kids).
• No inappropriate and harsh words.

3rd Goal; Improve safety of high-alert medication.

• Emphasized on how the medications are stored and labelled. 

4th Goal; Ensure correct-site correct procedure, correct-patient surgery.

• Always verify with patients before proceeding every procedures to avoid mistakes.
• Always make sure use new needles for every patient.

5th Goal; Reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections.

• Practice handwashing routine
• Wear facemask and glove during procedures.

6th Goal; Reduce the risk of patients harm resulting from falls.

• Walking aid available at MG Laboratory’s receptionist lounge.
• Not leaving examination bed without any help
• Unused equipment is removed from the room to avoid trips.