Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Modules

Module 10: Safe Medical Practice in Ambulatory Settings

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

Treatment Non-Adherence Provider Interventions-Keep It SIMPLE

Simplify Regimens
Impart Knowledge
Modify Beliefs & Behavior
Patient Communication
Leave the Bias
Evaluate Adherence

Simplify Regimens

Simple rule: More complex, less adherence
Medications – simplify dosing (once-a-day if possible); time with activities (sleep, meals) as an option to time, place medications in highly visible areas
Aids such as medication boxes, writing medication taken on a calendar

Claxton, et al, Clin Ther. 2001 Aug;23(8):1296-310

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