Achieving Safe and Reliable Healthcare Strategies and Solutions

Name: Achieving Safe and Reliable Healthcare Strategies and Solutions
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ISBN: 9781567932270

ISBN-10: 1567932274

ISBN-13: 9781567932270

Edition: 2004

Authors: Michael Leonard, Allan Frankel, Terri Simmonds

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Description:

Every healthcare organization must address the issue of medical error or face the negative response of the public, the media, and regulatory bodies. This practical resource will provide you with a comprehensive blueprint for building and supporting a culture of patient safety. It includes contributions from experts in leading organizations including the renowned Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

Book details

List price: $75.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Health Administration Press
Publication date: 8/1/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 205
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.088
Language: English



Foreword




A Framework for Safe and Reliable Healthcare



Introduction




Focusing on High Reliability




Components of a Safety Environment



The Human Factor: Effective Teamwork and Communication in Patient Strategy




Effective Clinical Systems




Involving the Patient in Safety Efforts




Communicating About Episodes of Harm to Patients




Establishing a Culture of Safety



Measurement: Assessing a Safety Culture




Accountability: Defining the Rules




Adverse-Event and Potential-Event Reporting Systems




Patient Safety Leadership WalkRounds




Analytical Tools




Putting Theory into Practice



Conducting a Patient Safety Project



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