Quality & Patient Safety

Stephanie Calcasola, R.N., chief quality officer and vice president of quality and safety at Hartford HealthCare, unpacks the programs, technology and cultural shifts that drove measurable and nationally recognized results in patient safety.
What does it take to transform an entire health system into a national leader in patient safety? Hartford HealthCare didn’t just ask the question — they answered it.
Each TeamSTEPPS Success Story provides insights into the approaches and goals that shaped the journey, includes information on actions taken and outcomes measured, and shares recommendations for success from diverse TeamSTEPPS perspectives.
Whether you're looking to learn more about TeamSTEPPS, find data to show proof of concept, or access training materials to use in your organization, the AHA Team Training Resource Center has something to help you. Find links to a variety of flyers, videos, citations, slide decks and more!
AHA Team Training can partner directly with you and your organization to tailor a TeamSTEPPS solution based on your needs and challenges.
AHA Team Training regularly hosts no-cost webinars, featuring TeamSTEPPS and other team training, leadership and communication related topics.
Wendy Kim, DNP, R.N., vice president and chief nursing officer of Henry Ford Health in Michigan, shares how the system’s virtual nursing program is reducing documentation burden, improving patient safety and giving nurses more time at the bedside.
Hospitals are prioritizing maternal health by focusing on patient safety throughout pregnancy, childbirth and beyond.
The Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence is a systemwide initiative of RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health dedicated to the responsible development and integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Hospitals and health systems across the country are using artificial intelligence to enhance patient safety by improving care efficiency, supporting clinician decision-making and bettering patient health outcomes.