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Follow on Google News | The TakeCHARGE Patient Safety Campaign Re-Launches, Marking Patient Safety Awareness WeekBy: Pulse CPSEA As last year, the campaign — an initiative of Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy — aims to motivate as many people as possible to take five essential steps that will help improve their chances of safe, successful medical care. The 5 Steps are: 1. Understand & Complete Your Advance Directives 2. Keep a Record of Your Medical History & Current Medications 3. Prepare for Doctor Visits / Make A List of Questions 4. Prevent Infections / Ask Caregivers to Wash Their Hands 5. Use an Advocate / Be an Advocate for Others The main TakeCHARGE website is www.takecharge.care, and the campaign connects with audiences via social media (Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ According to Pulse's President, Ilene Corina, BCPA, "Especially now, as healthcare staff shortages continue, it's up to us as patients, potential patients and families, to take some responsibility for our own safety while receiving care. The TakeCHARGE Campaign provides a structured five-step path anybody can use to improve their health care experience." Now that the pandemic is mostly in the rear-view mirror, the Campaign is calling for volunteer "ambassadors" For more information about the TakeCHARGE Campaign, please visit the website and social media channels mentioned above. To volunteer or learn about being a TakeCHARGE Ambassador, please call (516) 579-4711 or email to: icorina@pulsecenterforpatientsafety.org. Media Contact Pulse Center for Patient Safety Education & Advocacy patientsafetynews@ 5165794711 End
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