Category: Patient Safety

Medical Errors, Economic Effect and Patient Safety In spite of the fact that the United States spends more on healthcare than any other developed nation, the quality of health care remains low. In order to improve the quality of care, it is necessary to consider the potential role of medical errors in the context of…

Medical Errors as a Threat to Patient Safety Table of Contents Discussion Body Conclusion References Discussion Patient safety is one of the key goals assigned a top priority by healthcare. However, medical errors and adverse events remain and threaten patients. To understand the given topic in an in-depth manner, it is essential to identify differences…

Medical Errors Minimization for Patient Safety Table of Contents Introduction Problem Statement Purpose and Research Questions Literature Review Conceptual and Theoretical Framework Reference Introduction The selected peer-reviewed article is the qualitative research study devoted to the investigation of patient safety and methods aimed to minimize medical error. Patient safety by T. B. Welzel was published…

Patient Safety Standards and Medication Errors Policy Over the last decades, quality and safety within healthcare delivery have risen to become major concerns in health policy and research. Medical errors remain the primary cause of injuries, and the relations between nurse staffing and quality outcomes have been highlighted by several studies (World Health Organization, 2016;…

Patient Safety and Nurse Working Conditions The report by Committee on the Work Environment for Nurses and Patient Safety (2004) that is now called the Health and Medicine Division proposes the importance of nurse working conditions as a premise for patient safety. Based on a series of national surveys, the report identifies specific guidelines for…

Medication Administration Errors and Patient Safety Risks 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…

Clinical Decision Support System for Patient Safety 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…

Nurse Staffing and Patient Care Quality and Safety 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…

The Relationship Between Understaffing of Nurses and Patient Safety 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…

Implementation of a Patient Engagement Tool to Improve In-Clinic Safety of Diabetic Patients Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Problem Statement and Significance of the Practice Problem PICOT Question Project Implementation and Evaluation Plan Conclusion References Executive Summary Patient safety is a challenge in many healthcare settings, including primary care (World Health Organization, 2017). Among…