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July 30, 2018

Fairview Northland Medical Center care team member receives MHA’s Good Catch for Patient Safety Award

A Fairview Northland Medical Center care team member has received the award that recognizes hospital professionals who demonstrate their commitment to keeping patients safe by speaking up to prevent a potential patient safety issue.   

Radiologic technologist Katie Forseth accepted the quarterly Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) Good Catch for Patient Safety Award at a presentation on July 19.   

Forseth was reviewing the images and report for a patient with a brain bleed. She noticed that it appeared the brain bleed was caused by a skull fracture that was not noted in the initial report. Forseth consulted with the doctor and radiologist, who confirmed that she was correct. Her actions helped ensure that the patient’s condition was fully understood.   

“It is because of actions taken every day by dedicated professionals like Katie that Minnesota hospitals continue to be front-runners in patient safety,” said MHA Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety Tania Daniels. “Katie’s efforts remind us what a difference each person can make to keep patients safe.”  

The Good Catch for Patient Safety program recognizes hospital professionals for actions that protect patients. All award winners are entered into the running to receive the quarterly Good Catch for Patient Safety Award. Quarterly winners are eligible to be honored with the annual Good Catch for Patient Safety Award presented at the MHA Annual Awards banquet.   

Visit the MHA website to complete nominate an employee or team for the award. To learn more, contact Tania Daniels, 651-603-3517, or Dr. Rahul Koranne, MHA’s chief medical officer, 651-659-1445.

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