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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, patient safety and quality of care remain paramount concerns for healthcare consumers, payers, providers, organizations, health systems, and governments. Despite extensive research demonstrating that high reliability methods lead to the most efficient, safe, and effective care, these essential practices have not been fully adopted across the healthcare sector.
According to authors Cynthia Oster and Jane Braaten, nurses—who are on the frontline of delivering safe and effective care—are ideally positioned to drive the implementation of high reliability in healthcare settings.
High Reliability Organizations: A Healthcare Handbook for Patient Safety & Quality, Second Edition, empowers nurses and healthcare professionals with the essential tools needed to establish an error detection and prevention system. This comprehensive new edition builds on the foundational concepts of the first book, offering:
- Best practices for enhancing patient safety
- Relevant exemplars from healthcare settings
- In-depth discussions about cultural aspects crucial for sustainability
New material in this edition focuses on:
- High reliability performance during a pandemic: Strategies to maintain safety during unprecedented times
- Organizational learning and tiered safety huddles: Techniques to foster a culture…
Authors:
Cynthia A. Oster (Author)
Edition:
2nd
Publication Date:
December 2, 2020
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