Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
 Modules  Module 8: The Role of the Patient and Family
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

How Do I Avoid Those Disasters?

  • Daily communication with patients
  • Realize that some families cannot be at the bedside all the time due to factors beyond their control
  • Discuss every test and procedure as if it requires informed consent
  • Don’t assume any test or procedure is "no big deal"
 
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