PULSE Patient Safety Education Symposium by Krima Thakker

On May 4th 2018, PULSE organization had organized a Patient Safety Education Symposium. This symposium focused on educating the healthcare providers and caregivers the importance of patient education and patient safety. The Keynote speakers for this event comprised of

Michael R. Cohen, RPh, MS, ScD (hon), DPS (hon)

Bruce E. Hirsch MD, FACP, AAHIVS

Edward Pollak, M.D.

Anthony J. Santella, DrPH, MPH, Adv Cert, MCHES

The main topic of discussion focused on the increase in the case of opioid crisis and the lack of knowledge that people possessed about the drug administration regimen. The caregivers discussed about their hassles and barriers in providing optimum care to the patients. Dr. Bruce E. Hirsch, a physician in the Infectious Disease department of Northwell Health brought forward an interesting topic of Educating the patient to diagnose or identify their own symptoms. Understanding your own body is a better approach to help the physician in the diagnosis and treatment procedures.

The second half of the event consisted of small table discussions and rotations where members from each organization were given a chance to interact and conversate with any of the two keynote speakers. These discussions were 30 minutes each and at the end of it, the volunteers and note keepers from each table presented their views. The primary aim for this symposium consisted of introducing a grant opportunity to the healthcare providers and the organizations to expand in terms of patient safety, education and experience.