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Patient Safety Primer
Contributor(s): Krause, Thomas R. (Author), Hidley, John (Author), Pinakiewicz, Diane C. (Foreword by)
ISBN: 0470225394     ISBN-13: 9780470225394
Publisher: Wiley
OUR PRICE:   $92.10  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: November 2008
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Annotation: Medical accidents account for over 50,000 patient deaths every year in U.S. hospitals alone. Through a wealth of case studies, "A Patient Safety Primer for Healthcare Leaders" provides examples of how to address the most pressing safety concerns a hospital safety officer may face. Written primarily for hospital safety professionals and managers establishing a variety of ways to maximize hospital safety, the book provides a model to establish a culture of safety in the medical workplace, outlining leadership and organizational plans to minimize danger to both patients and hospital workers alike.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Hospital Administration & Care
- Technology & Engineering | Industrial Health & Safety
Dewey: 362.106
LCCN: 2008035475
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.25 lbs) 304 pages
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
  • Written by industry professionals: a workplace safety specialist in conjunction with a practicing physician and medical manager.
  • Provides recommendations for assessing hospital safety practices as well as specific suggestions for behavioural interventions.
  • Brings a systematic approach to healthcare safety, identifying common problems through illustrative case studies and offering solutions.
  • Offers several different perspectives including patient safety, doctor safety, and administrator safety.