September 26, 2023 by matray

MedPro Group endorsed I-PASS as a trusted patient safety and risk management solution for reducing communication-related medical errors. The endorsement signifies a shared commitment between MedPro Group and I-PASS to reduce communication-related adverse events that contribute to patient harms.

According to data recently published in the Journal of Patient Safety, 49% of medical malpractice claims involve miscommunication. The I-PASS handoff bundle is designed to address the issue of care transition miscommunication by providing a structured framework for reliable handoffs. Hospitals and health systems that have implemented the I-PASS handoff methodology have successfully reduced handoff-related harms by 76%, preventing more than three million major and minor safety events.

“We’re honored to receive this vote of confidence from MedPro, an organization that has long recognized the severity of miscommunication in patient care and the importance of improving patient safety,” said William Floyd, CEO of I-PASS. “This partnership enables us to offer our solution to hospitals that share our mission of achieving zero patient harm.”

“Errors in patient handoffs are a tremendous issue across the industry,” said Graham Billingham, MD, chief medical officer of MedPro Group. “We believe organizations that leverage I-PASS can begin addressing the root cause of miscommunication to improve patient safety and decrease liability exposure. We look forward to seeing the impact that I-PASS will have in optimizing clinician communication and elevating the standard of care.”