Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
 Modules  Module 9: Environmental Safety in the Healthcare Setting
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

Fire Safety

  • Over 8000 fires occur in U.S. healthcare facilities each year
  • Causes include:
    • Smoking in unauthorized areas,
    • Electrical malfunctions
    • Equipment misuse
    • Surgical fires
  • Safety features in hospitals include: Fire doors and smoke partitions, fire extinguishers, and fire plans
 
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