The Oliver Center
Transforming the Practice of Medicine
The Carolyn J Oliver, MD Center for Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare was dedicated in 2008 with the intent of promoting patient centered care. Patient centered care addresses the needs and wants of patients and their families and including them as a vital part of the healthcare team.
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2011-2012 Oliver Center Grant Award: Dr. Rana Bonds!
Dr. Bonds plans to use a/v technology to film allergy and immunology patients practicing life-saving tactics (such as the use of an Epi-pen) on themselves, send patients home with their own videos on DVD, and remind them regularly to watch their videos to keep the information fresh in their mind. We can't wait to receive updates on this project. Congratulations Dr. Bonds!
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Our newest initiative, called Your Doctor's Advice, is in pilot mode. We are currently testing this program in Family Medicine and in the ACE Unit. For more information on the program and for a free access code to sign up contact us, or learn about the program from the Cautious Patient Foundation website.
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National Public Health Week is coming and The Oliver Center wants to promote healthy habits. See the American Public Health Association's website for more information, and check out this "Speak Up" video from the Joint Commission.
The Oliver Center has awarded Dr. Rana Bonds a one-year grant to test the implementation of a program where patient's are videotaped practicing using their medical devices, sent home with those videos, and reminded regularly to watch them. We hope this expanded patient education will help patients comply with treatment and properly administer their important medications.
In partnership with the Cautious Patient Foundation the Oliver Center has started a pilot project with the Departments of Hematology/Oncology and Family Medicine to try the service "Your Doctor's Advice" with current UTMB patients.
In May 2009, the Oliver Center provided funding to the Department of Hematology/Oncology to provide digital recorders for UTMB patients who are receiving cancer treatment. Read more...