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Washington Manual of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, The
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Edition:
- 1st Ed.
- Author:
- Fondahn, Emily; Lane, Michael; Vannucci, Andrea; De Fer, Thomas M.
- Publisher:
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
- ISBN:
- 978-1-45-119355-8
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 84
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Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual® of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement covers essential information in every area of this complex field.
With a focus on improving systems and processes, preventing errors, and promoting transparency, this practical reference provides an overview of PS/QI fundamentals, as well as insight into how these principles apply to a variety of clinical settings. Part of the popular Washington Manual® series, this unique volume provides the knowledge and skills necessary for an effective, proactive approach to patient safety and quality improvement.
Key Features:
- Addresses PS/QI in various clinical settings and with specific populations, including radiology, emergency room, surgery, ambulatory, pediatrics, and psychiatry.
- Introduces models, measurements, and tools to assess patient safety and quality improvement
- Discusses medical errors, how to respond to adverse events, and potential solutions.
- Begins each chapter with a clinical vignette and discussion questions, and offers additional resources for further reading.
- Shares the expertise of faculty members from multiple departments at Washington University in St. Louis, ideal for health care providers at all levels of experience.
With a focus on improving systems and processes, preventing errors, and promoting transparency, this practical reference provides an overview of PS/QI fundamentals, as well as insight into how these principles apply to a variety of clinical settings. Part of the popular Washington Manual® series, this unique volume provides the knowledge and skills necessary for an effective, proactive approach to patient safety and quality improvement.
Key Features:
- Addresses PS/QI in various clinical settings and with specific populations, including radiology, emergency room, surgery, ambulatory, pediatrics, and psychiatry.
- Introduces models, measurements, and tools to assess patient safety and quality improvement
- Discusses medical errors, how to respond to adverse events, and potential solutions.
- Begins each chapter with a clinical vignette and discussion questions, and offers additional resources for further reading.
- Shares the expertise of faculty members from multiple departments at Washington University in St. Louis, ideal for health care providers at all levels of experience.
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Fondahn, Emily; Lane, Michael; Vannucci, Andrea; De Fer, Thomas M.
- ISBN:
- 978-1-45-119355-8
- Specialty:
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- General Medicine
- Health Administration
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 1st Ed.
- Pages:
- 350
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Doody's Star Rating®:
- Score:
- 84
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