Patient Safety: Principles and Practice

by Jacqueline Fowler Byers PhD, RN, CNAA (Editor), Susan V. White PhD, RN, CPHQ (Editor)

Overview

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 authorsí 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, and computerized clinical decision support systems
• The importance of an informed patient in preventing medical errors
• How to communicate with the public and the patient about errors if they occur
• Special patient safety concerns for children, the elderly, and the mentally ill

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826133472
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	06/03/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	560
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Jacqueline Fowler Byers, PhD, RN, CNAA, CPHQ,is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing, College of Health and Public Affairs, at the University of Central Florida. She has over 25 years experience in health care in varied clinical, educational, and administrative roles.

Susan V. White, PhD, RN, CPHQ, FNAHQ, is the Associate Chief of nursing/Quality Improvement at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.

Table of Contents

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Introduction
Part I: Overview of Concepts and Principles

1. Patient Safety Issues, S. White
2. National Patient Safety Initiatives, S. White

Part II: Putting Patient Safety Into Practice

3. Improving Patient Safety Using Quality Tools and Techniques, S. White
4. Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Patient Safety, J. Byers
5. Putting Patients in Charge of Their Health Care to Promote Patient Safety, T. Daniels
6. Impact of Nurse Staffing on Patient Safety, L. Unruh
7. Improving the Nursing Work Culture, J. Miller&M. Brunell
8. Using Technology to Improve Patient Safety, D. Roach et al.
9. The Role of Risk Management in Patient Safety: The Needs, Benefits and Reasons to Disclose Errors, M. Berry

Part III: Patient Safety in Specific Settings and Populations

10. Pediatric Patient Safety, J. Byers&B. Schafauser
11. Patient Safety in Acute and Critical Care, J. Byers
12. Patient Safety in Ambulatory Care, S. White&J. Byers
13. Safety Issues with the Elderly and Chronically Ill, J. Peterson
14. Patient Safety in Behavioral Health, C. Beaudin
15. Promoting the Safety of Research Participants, J. Byers

Glossary of Terms
Index

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What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“What a wonderful resource for any health care practitioner or leader who is interested in patient safety –and who isn’t? It is filled with invaluable resources such as relevant Web sites, exemplars for practice, checklists for practitioners and other tools and practical advice for implementing a cutting-edge patient safety program. This is a must-read in today’s health care environment.”
— Jo Manion, RN, PhD, CNAA, FAAN

"I am IMPRESSED…a comprehensive description of patient safety…terminology, history, concepts, organizations, practice roles, research…I am recommending that every Healthcare organization have a copy for its library/education departments."
—Leah Kinnaird, RN, EdD, consultant Creative Health Care Management

"….Byers and White have made a major contribution with this timely book, well organized with tables, tools, web resources, and pertinent bibliographies."
—Colleen Conway-Welch , Ph.D., RN, CNM, Dean of Vanderbilt University’s School of Nursing, Nashville Tennessee