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Washington Manual of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, The

Publication Year:
2016
Edition:
1st
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.
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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:
  • General Medicine
  • Health Administration
Language:
English
Edition:
1st
Pages:
350
Publication Year:
2016
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
84

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