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

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

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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,

English.

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