Feature Spotlight: Introducing the State, Regional, and Special Interest Safety Culture Benchmarks in Beterra’s ACT Platform

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At Beterra, we believe in empowering health systems with innovative tools to foster safety, transparency, and accountability. With the recently finalized CMS Patient Safety Structural Measures (PSSM) setting the stage for a national roadmap for a health system culture of safety, learning, transparency, and accountability, healthcare organizations face growing demands for compliance and improvement. Local…

Beterra Client Leadership Series : Jill White

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A Visionary Leader in Healthcare Safety and Quality: Jill White of Baptist Health South Florida Few leaders embody the intersection of mastery in safety and quality improvement and heartfelt dedication like Jill White. As the Corporate Director of Quality, Patient Safety & Regulatory Affairs at Baptist Health South Florida, Jill has dedicated her life to…

Feature Spotlight: Introducing the Project Repository in Beterra’s ACT Platform

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At Beterra, client feedback drives our innovation. Over the past year, one request has stood out among our clients: a centralized repository to help organizations manage and track all improvement projects—whether PI, QAPI, or Culture Improvement—across diverse teams, fostering shared learning throughout the organization. In response, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Project…

Beterra Client Leadership Series: Kristin Duncan

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Healthcare Safety Leadership: Kristin Duncan’s Impact at Texas Health Resources At Texas Health Resources (THR), healthcare safety is not just a mission—it’s a daily commitment. This dedication is exemplified by leaders like Kristin Duncan, whose passion for improving patient outcomes and fostering collaboration drives meaningful change across the organization. Kristin is the Sr. Director of…

Beterra Health Welcomes Mark Davenport as Chief Technology Officer

Beterra Health Welcomes Mark Davenport as Chief Technology Officer

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Beterra Health is excited to announce the appointment of Mark Davenport as our new Chief Technology Officer. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare and healthcare technology, Mark brings a deep well of expertise and a proven track record of success to the Beterra team. Mark has built an impressive career developing scalable products and managing IT infrastructure, security,…

A Closer Look at The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Proposed Patient Safety Structural Measure

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Patient safety is a critical component of healthcare quality. Despite significant advancements, preventable harm remains a significant concern in healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) to improve patient safety in hospital settings. This new quality measure will assess how hospitals implement safety…

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Beterra Health Welcomes Mike Heckman as New President

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Beterra Health is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mike as our new President. With nearly two decades of experience in healthcare and healthcare technology, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Beterra Health team. Beterra Health is committed to its mission of empowering healthcare leaders through technology. We believe that by…

Healthcare Workforce Support Trends

The Need for Peer Supporters as Part of an Integrated Support Model

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Turnover, Burnout, and Psychological Safety: Why Peer Support is Necessary Twenty-five percent. That is how many frontline clinicians indicate that they might leave their current employer due to a lack of system support. Healthcare is experiencing turnover next only to hospitality induced by higher burnout and lower engagement. Psychological safety is at an all-time low,…

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How to leverage Patient Safety Awareness Week during COVID?

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March 14 – 20th marks yet another National Patient Safety Week. This annual event creates a platform for organizations to develop and grow awareness about patient safety. Why does it matter? Much has been said and written about why patient safety matters. Yet, we encounter at least half a million deaths due to adverse events…

Beterra’s SafeCulture Platform expands to its 8th Country – India!

Beterra’s SafeCulture Platform expands to its 8th Country – India!

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Beterra is excited to announce a new partnership with the Indian Patient Safety Organization (IPSO) based in Bangalore, India. IPSO has a strong reputation for bringing patient safety best practices, education, and awareness to the Indian healthcare system. The purpose of this partnership is to explore perceptions of patient safety culture across 10 organizations using…