Category: Patient Safety

Table of Contents Introduction A Summary of the National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals Communications implications for patients safety How does communication make the patient safer? Conclusion References Introduction Patients safety has become a global concern in the past two decades. This is mainly due to the rampant cases of medical errors that have led…

Table of Contents Introduction Safety when taking medications Conclusion References Introduction The importance of studying medication administration errors (MAE) has been highlighted by many researchers, as it is recognized that such errors occur across countries and types of medical facilities bringing considerable risks to the safety of patients (Hughes & Blegen, 2008). Much academic effort…

Table of Contents Change Proposal Impact Measurement Communication Strategy Change Resistance References Change Proposal Patient safety is the key priority of all health care professionals since no mistakes are allowed in this area. Regardless of the level of technological support of the unit, safety policies require ongoing improvement as they must respond to the ever-changing…

Introduction Researches in the field of healthcare present new ideas and concepts for improving practice in accordance with the emerging needs of the identified patients. Lifelong learning is a tested approach whereby professional nurses examine emerging theories and apply them in their respective units. Organizational leadership needs to be involved to outline emerging guidelines and…

Table of Contents Introduction Medication Errors in Student Nurses Consequences Patterns Root Cause Analysis of Medication Errors The Importance of Repeatedly Asking Why Strategies to Reduce Medication Errors in Healthcare Conclusion References Introduction Patient safety is a critical aspect of healthcare delivery, and the prevention of harm is the primary goal of healthcare professionals. Nurses…

Background of Study The clinical problem of the study can be introduced with the help of the PICOT question. For the study by Estryn-Behar, Van der Heijden, and the NEXT Study Group (2012), it will be as follows. In healthcare employees, do 12-hour shifts compared to 8-hour shifts have an impact on nurses fatigue, health,…

Introduction Patient care quality and safety are the primary concerns of the health care system that are influenced by many factors. These factors include professionalism and competence of healthcare providers, availability of care, patients condition and treatment compliance, equipment and funding of a healthcare facility, etc. One of these factors that directly influence the delivery…

Table of Contents Introduction Understaffing as a Threat to Patient-Centered Care Teamwork and Interdisciplinary Communication Effective Communication and Collaboration Strategies Quality Initiatives for the Improvement of Health Outcomes Conclusion References Introduction As it is stated on the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) website, nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and…

Table of Contents Introduction Lessons and Techniques for Nurses Issues for Concern Positive and Negative Outcomes Conclusion References Introduction There are many ways of how to improve clinical performance and promote patient safety. Team Strategies & Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (Team STEPPS) is one of the methods with five main principles and…

Health equity is the foundation of patient safety, quality of care, and improved health outcomes for vulnerable populations. A Triple Aim is an approach for optimizing the performance of healthcare systems offered by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). The initiative was developed to enhance the patient experience, improve the health of populations, and reduce…