title: Protocols, prompters, bundles, checklists, and triggers: synopsis of a preventable mortality reduction strategy.
abstract: An improvement strategy focused on preventing avoidable patient mortality should target the following leverage points: The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals. CMS's core measures. Prevention of healthcare-associated infections, CMS's "never events," and adverse drug events.
authors: Integrity Physician Solutions, Lexington, KY, USA. ysafeek@mdintegrity.com
authors: Yisrael M
authors: YM
authors: Safeek
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D017052:Hospital Mortality; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology