TCI Hospital Prioritizes Patient Safety Month through Innovative "Shark Tank" Exercise

TCI Hospital recently organized an exciting internal "Shark Tank" exercise as part of Patient Safety Month under the theme Mobility Matters, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare This engaging event featured five enthusiastic participants and a panel of esteemed judges who evaluated innovative ideas to enhance patient safety within the hospital.

Patient Safety Week is an annual campaign that focuses on highlighting the importance of patient safety and encouraging healthcare organizations to adopt best practices that minimize risks and improve outcomes. TCI Hospital recognized the significance of this initiative and sought to foster a proactive environment in which staff members could contribute their innovative ideas for enhancing patient safety.

The "Shark Tank" exercise emulated the popular television show, in which entrepreneurs present their ideas to a panel of potential investors. Similarly, TCI Hospital's event provided a platform for participants to pitch their patient safety initiatives to a panel of distinguished judges, comprising influential figures from the healthcare industry

The five participants showcased their creativity and passion by presenting unique ideas aimed at optimizing patient safety within the hospital.

These innovative concepts ranged from technology-driven solutions to process improvements. Each participant demonstrated a deep understanding of the importance of patient safety and a commitment to making a positive impact on the healthcare system

The esteemed panel of judges in the persons of CEO Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, Deputy Finance Manager Romard Palmer, Human Resource Manager Lorenzo Seymour and Acting General Manager for the Facilities Management Company Karen Bartholomew evaluated the ideas based on their feasibility, potential impact, and alignment with the hospital's mission and values. The judges, recognized experts in patient safety and healthcare administration, provided valuable feedback and offered recommendations to further enhance the proposals.

"Patient safety is at the forefront of our priorities at TCI Hospital, and this 'Shark Tank' exercise was an incredible opportunity to harness the innovative thinking of our staff," said Isha Honoree Quality Risk and Patient Safety Manager at TCI Hospital. "We were thrilled by the enthusiasm and creativity displayed by the participants This exercise demonstrated our commitment to creating a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring that patient safety is embedded in every aspect of our healthcare services."