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Description

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, 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

Typham this is the title: Patient Safety Principles and Practice 1st Edition