Episode 3

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13th Feb 2024

The Basics Of Healthcare - Part 1, What is Patient Safety?

What to expect in this episode:

This episode is part 1 of a 2-part series discussing the "basics" of health care. It might seem boring, but it is foundational. Why? Knowledge is power. You don't know what you don't know.

In this episode, I will explain what a preventable medical error is. What is a "never" event? And what is patient safety? I will include facts, research, data, and statistics to educate you, the patient.  

Most people have heard the data but do not think a preventable medical error will ever happen to them...until it does.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 

Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com

Instagram -  @hughes.advocacy

LinkedIn - Hughes Advocacy

Facebook -  Hughes Advocacy

Medical errors - Medical Errors are the 3rd Leading Cause of Death.

 Secretary Becerra - Secretary Becerra CTA

 Nearly 1 in 4 -The Safety in Inpatient Health

Or - Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. hospitalized patients experience harmful events

I hope you enjoyed this episode and will continue returning to a place where your voice always matters! 

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If you want to watch this podcast, please subscribe to my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hughesadvocacy 

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About the Podcast

The Patient's Voice: Does It Matter?
Have you or your loved one been affected by a preventable medical error? Have you experienced harm or been dismissed by the healthcare system? Do you want your voice to be heard and matter in all healthcare settings? Do you wonder when your voice will matter and bring about change? Then please join me, Krista Hughes, your host and board-certified patient advocate.

If you are a patient or caregiver, this podcast is for you. It is where your voice truly matters. Bi-weekly on Tuesday, you will hear tips and tricks and guests sharing real-life experiences to empower you to stay safe and prevent harm in ALL healthcare settings. Welcome! This is a safe place for you because your voice does matter!

As the Founder and CEO of Hughes Advocacy, I advocate for better health care for my clients in Alabama and elsewhere. I have over 25 years of experience working in the medical industry, where I equip, empower, educate, and teach patients how to get the best care they need and deserve.

I have emerged as a national advocate for patients. I was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra to serve a three-year term on the National Advisory Council (NAC) for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). A resident of Birmingham, I am the first Alabamian known to have ever served on the prestigious council that addresses the quality of care in the United States.

On behalf of the White House Office of American Innovation, I was invited to attend the Blue Button 2.0 Developers Conference at the White House to discuss improving patient care. In addition, I am a Patients for Patient Safety U.S. Champion, a member of the National Patient Safety Board, and an active member of the Greater National Advocates Organization and Solace Health. I am also an APHA Emeritus member of The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA),

I have a passion for patients, so let's be the change together.

- Website - www.hughesadvocacy.com
- YouTube - If you prefer to watch the show, please go to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@hughesadvocacy

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