Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
 Modules  Module 6: Communication and Information Transfer
1. Introduction to Course
2. History of Patient Safety
3. The Science of Human Error
4. The Analysis of Medical Error
5. Evidence-Based Medical Practice
6. Communication and Information Transfer
7. Adverse Patient Outcomes
8. The Role of the Patient and Family
9. Environmental Safety in the Medical Setting
10. Safe Medical Practice In Ambulatory Settings

Practices Targeting Adverse Drug Events

  • CPOE-computerized physician order entry
  • Support from clinical pharmacists
  • Unit dose drug distribution systems
  • Clinical decisions support systems
  • Automated medication dispensing devices
  • Dosing nomograms for heparin & warfarin
  • Anticoagulation clinics
  • Self monitoring and dose adjustments for pts on warfarin
Shojania, JAMA, July 24/31,2002

 

 
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