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Past Symposiums & Seminars
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The Current Landscape of Patient Safety: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going
Since the release of the Institute of Medicine’s report, "To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System," safe medical care became a priority. Pulse CPSEA, even before that, worked to improve patient outcomes.
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Encouraging people to be better prepared as patients and advocates
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Understanding how medical errors occurred and helping avoid them
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Recognizing how patient and family engagement could prevent unplanned outcomes of care.
Patient Safety and Health Equity in Vulnerable Populations
Equality and justice in the delivery of health care took a step forward in 2019, as Pulse CPSEA presented the latest in its series of annual symposia. The event focused on groups of people who often faced challenges in getting the quality of health care the rest of us take for granted:
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Patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP),
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People living with Alzheimer’s or dementia
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Members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) communities.
TakeCHARGE 5 Steps to Safer Health Care: Communication is Key
Pulse's 2022 Symposium kicked off the third year of the TakeCHARGE Campaign: 5 Steps to Safer Health Care. By attending, participants:
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Heard from industry-leading professionals.
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Learned about new safety tools.
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Participated in educational opportunities to help achieve their unique personal and professional goals.
Annual Spring Syposium
This gathering marked the initiation of a distinctive experiment in Patient Safety education on Long Island. Delegates from various nonprofit organizations across Long Island came together, collaborating with four subject matter experts in Patient Safety. Their objective was to learn, exchange experiences, and devise strategies to enhance awareness of Patient Safety issues within their respective communities. This event set the stage for proactive efforts to improve Patient Safety education.
Infection Prevention: It Begins with You!
People receiving medical care and treatment face safety risks from many sources, and the one we are focused on today is the risk of infection. Much progress has been made in reducing healthcare-acquired infections, yet
according to the CDC, every year at least two million people in the US become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and at least 23,000 people die as a direct result of these infections.
See what you may have missed with these links to our previous news letters!
Through the Years
1996
​Pulse representatives present to groups of people in the community asking “What do you know about your physician?” in response to legislation pending in NY State for Physician Profiles
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1997
​Pulse of NY officially formed with monthly support groups led by laypersons for survivors of medical injury
1999
Pulse develops patient safety educational program- Pulse members attend National Patient Safety Foundation 2nd annual conference in Chicago
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2000
Pulse becomes a nonprofit organization and receives a grant from the Long Island Community Foundation.
Board is created, including a mix of medical professionals and community members-Credited with helping pass the Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of 2000 (NY State physician profiles giving NY State a patient safety center)
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2001
​Pulse president selected co-chair National Patient Safety Foundation Patient and Family Advisory Committee 2001-2004
Pulse develops disclosure training for medical students, used at a local medical school
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2002
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Pulse spearheads Patient Safety Awareness Week and the PSAW Patient Safety Marathon Run 26.2 miles- Pulse president takes a position at a local hospital doing patient safety research
2003
Pulse president joins board of National Patient Safety Foundation lasts through 2017
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2004
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Work groups organized in the community to study patients who need advocates and how Pulse might support them- Pulse community members, with healthcare professionals develops a one-hour patient safety presentation for the community
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2005
Pulse president appointed to The Joint Commission Board of Commissioners participates through 2018
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2006-2007
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Family Centered Patient Advocacy Training (FCPA) Manual written with support of national patient safety leaders- Classroom curriculum developed for FCPA with 16 volunteersHolds a community health fair in Freeport congregation following a half marathon run celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week- Pulse president authors Teaching Patient Safety, an Educator’s Guide- Start of 2-year contract working with large NY City Health System- Pulse president appointed to Joint Commission Health Literacy Roundtable and receives Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Cheers Award- High school curriculum developed for middle school and high school
2008-2009
​Pulse selected Long Island Women’s Agenda “Organization of the Year”
Develops white paper Critical Communication: Using Plain Language to Reduce Medical Errors-
Pulse President begins one year tour with AIG / NPSF to hospitals with Vital Smart to lecture on communication- Pulse president awarded scholarship to NPSF/American Hospital Association Patient Safety Leadership Training- Pulse president testifies at NY State Joint Hearing Improving Patient Safety in New York: Understanding and Improving the Current System
2010
Patient Safety Advisory Council developed as fellowship project with support from North Shore LIJ Health System, Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund and Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council- Pulse president selected as one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare- Pulse President appointed to Joint Commission LGBT work group
2012
Pulse contracts with large, local health system to develop, implement and chair system-wide Patient and Family Advisory Council
-Pulse President appointed board member of newly formed ACOG Patient Safety in Women’s Healthcare
- Board member Dr. Leslie Farrington receives award from Soroptimist International Nassau County Chapter for her community education in patient safety
- Community-based 6-month patient empowerment series with guest speakers, Freeport, Long Island
2013
​​Pulse Board Chair Dr. Farrington joins ACOG Patient Safety in Women’s Healthcare work group- Pulse president recognized by Becker Hospital Review as one of the Top 50 Leading Experts in Patient Safety
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2014
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​Professionals for Patient Safety starts with monthly dinner meetings, Freeport, Long Island- Professionals for Patient Safety (PPS) conducts first symposium on advance directives, hospice and palliative care, Long Island, NY- Pulse hosts first annual symposium on patient safety. Topic: Diagnostic Errors. Keynote by Joint Commission’s Medical Director Dr. Ron Wyatt and Author, Trisha Torrey
2015
​Strategic plan completed. Plan includes name change and updated mission Symposium:- David Marx JD, on “Just Culture.” Program Chair, Robin Moulder, RN
2016
​​Symposium: Michael Cohen Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)- Contract with major health system to help support their work with transgender population- Women of Color project begins with filming of documentary led by Dr. Leslie Farrington and Ms. Beverly James RN, Pulse Board Members- Family Centered Patient Advocacy to be taught at local university- Meeting with Nova University in Florida- Marissa Abram PhD, RN becomes Pulse Board Chair
2017
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Patient Safety Advisory Council becomes Healthcare Equality Project- PULSE of NY changes name to Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy (CPSEA) and updates Mission, Vision and Values- Symposium: Infection Prevention- Pulse CPSEA receives 1-year grant from LIUU Fund for Ask For Your Life led by Board members Leslie Farrington, MD and Beverly James, RN, BSN
2018
​Marissa Abram, PhD, Ilene Corina and David Halperin are published in the Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology issue of the peer reviewed journal Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
- Pulse CPSEA develops Patient Activation through Community Conversations (PACC) in virtual and in-person versions, and holds five sessions with positive reviews
- Symposium for local nonprofit organizations / Patient Safety Education Fund is open
2019
Pulse celebrates the first World Patient Safety Day with the Campaign Sign the Pledge
- Symposium on Healthcare Disparities welcomes case managers, social workers, medical professionals and community representing LGBTQ, Limited English proficiency and Alzheimer’s / dementia caregivers
Pulse 25 Years
Pulse has proudly served as a nonprofit organization for over 25 years, dedicating our efforts to the betterment of healthcare and patient safety. Over the past years, this organization has played a crucial role in raising awareness, fostering collaborations, and implementing initiatives to enhance the quality of healthcare experiences.
The People Who Make it Happen. Scroll Through Below
Patient Safety Marasthon 26.2 miles
First Patient Safety Awareness Week Marathon
Fun and Laughter
Patient Safety Marasthon 26.2 miles
Pulse consistently hosts a variety of events throughout the year, creating engaging opportunities for the community. These events, held multiple times annually, span a diverse range of activities, ensuring there's something for everyone. From marathons that promote physical wellness to comedy nights that bring laughter and joy, game nights for friendly competition, and shopping events that support local businesses.These gatherings not only contribute to community bonding but also align with Pulse's mission of promoting health, safety, and overall well-being.
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