Websites We Like
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – a federal agency that leads research and assists people in getting objective information on how to choose health plans, doctors, or hospitals based on their safety records. What you can find on the AHRQ website:
- Medical treatment comparisons
- More tips about how to prevent medical error
- A place to compare hospitals
- Links to other patient safety organizations
Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID) – a non-profit organization founded in 2004. What you can find on RID’s website:
- More tools and antibacterial prevention products to protect your loved one from hospital infections
- Resources for health care providers
- Facts about state infection reporting laws
- A place to share your story about experiences with hospital acquired infection
Institute for Safe Medicine Practices (ISMP) – a non-profit educating the health care community and consumers about safe medication practices. What you can find on the ISMP website:
- A place to report medication errors
- A list of the most common “look alike/sound alike” medications that cause confusion and error
- Educational materials that help you learn how to prevent medication errors
- Products that help prevent medication errors
Leapfrog Group – an organization that encourages transparency and easy access to health care information, as well as rewards for hospitals that have a proven record of high quality safe care. What you can find on The Leapfrog Group’s website:
- A comparison of hospitals based on their patient safety records
- For hospitals and health care professionals: resources to improve patient safety
Patient Navigator – a website that helps patient advocates navigate the complex U.S. health care system when a loved one is faced with an illness. What you can find on the Patient Navigator website:
- Help with preparing for a doctor’s visit and/or researching medical conditions and treatments
- An organization that acts as a backup patient advocate when dealing with insurance companies, medical bills, employers, schools, etc.
- Guidance for the personal side of patient advocacy, from mental health to how to build a support group
Revolution Health – a website that helps you take charge of your own (or your loved one’s) health care through useful tools and information. What you can find on Revolution Health’s website:
- Definitions of leading diseases and conditions, as well as information about drugs and treatments
- A place to keep a personal health record of doctor’s appointments, medications, etc.
- A directory of doctors
- Tips on how to live a healthy, well-balanced life
Savvy Patient School – a workbook and at-home course that helps you take control of your own (or loved one’s) health care. What you can find at The Savvy Patient School website:
- A workbook that helps you set up a personal medical history, which is crucial to getting more out doctor’s appointments and improving access to the best health care
Why Checklists for Families?
Every patient needs a family member or friend with them in the hospital -- yet few of us are prepared for this important role.
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