Patient safety : principles and practice / Jacqueline Fowler Byers, Susie V. White, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Byers, Jacqueline Fowler.

White, Susan V.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical errors--United States--Prevention.

Medical errors.

Medical care--United States--Quality control.

Medical care.

Health services administration--United States.

Health services administration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (578 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer, c2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides readers with both a foundation of theoretical knowledge regarding patient safety as well as evidence-based strategies for preventing errors in various clinical settings. The authors' goal is to help clinicians and administrators gain the skills and knowledge they need to develop safe patient practices in their organizations. Key topics include:.: An overview of evidence-based best practices for patient safety; Clear explanation of important patient safety policies and legislation; Innovative uses of technology such as computerized provider order entry, barcoding medications,

Contents:

Patient safety issues / Susan V. White

National patient safety initiatives / Susan V. White

Improving patient safety using quality management tools / Susan V. White

Evidence-based practice to promote patient safety / Jacqueline Fowler Byers

Putting patients in charge of their health care to promote patient safety / Tania Daniels

Impact of nurse staffing on patient safety / Lynn Unruh

Improving the nursing work culture / Jo Ann Miller & Mary Lou Brunell

Using technology to improve patient safety / Debra S. Roach, Susan V. White, Jacqueline Fowler Byers

The role of risk management / Monica C. Berry

Pediatric patient safety / Jacqueline Fowler Byers & Beatrice A. Schafauser

Patient safety in acute and critical care / Jacqueline Fowler Byers

Patient safety in ambulatory care / Susan V. White & Jacqueline Fowler Byers

Safety issues with the elderly and chronically ill / Janice Z. Peterson

Patient safety in behavioral health / Christy L. Beaudin

Promoting patient safety of research participants / Jacqueline Fowler Byers.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-81332-X

9786611813321

0-8261-3347-9

OCLC:

476263061