#235 Fresh Flow Podcast Takeover: Advancing Patient Safety from A to N to Zed

Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast

Join us on a fascinating exploration with Alli Bechtel, a dedicated anesthesiologist and the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast host, who reveals the surprising journey from the United States to New Zealand in pursuit of a better work-life balance. Bechtel shares her unique insights into the supportive healthcare environment she found across the globe and the role of teamwork in ensuring patient safety in anesthesia. Her story provides a meaningful look at the personal and professional transitions involved in moving to a new country and how a close-knit hospital community can enhance medical practice.
Discover the evolution of anesthesia patient safety initiatives and the pivotal contributions of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF). Having joined the APSF during the pandemic, Alli recounts her path to becoming the host of their podcast, highlighting the foundation's dynamic shift from newsletters to engaging audio content. We discuss the APSF's commitment to collaboration and their comprehensive resources aimed at reducing errors and improving safety practices, sharing examples from recent publications that underscore the need for systemic solutions in anesthesia care.
This episode is a compelling blend of personal narrative, professional insight, and pioneering education strategies aimed at shaping the future of anesthesia practice.
For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/235-fresh-flow-podcast-takeover-advancing-patient-safety-from-a-to-n-to-zed/
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Fejezetek

1. #235 Fresh Flow Podcast Takeover: Advancing Patient Safety from A to N to Zed (00:00:00)

2. Advancing Patient Safety Through Collaboration (00:00:01)

3. Evolving Anesthesia Patient Safety Initiatives (00:13:17)

4. Improving Anesthesia Education and Gender Equality (00:24:33)

5. Expanding Anesthesia Education Through Podcasting (00:34:23)