Concise, portable, and user-friendly, The Washington Manual (R) of
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement covers essential information
in every area of this complex field. With a focus on improving
systems and processes, preventing errors, and promoting
transparency, this practical reference provides an overview of
PS/QI fundamentals, as well as insight into how these principles
apply to a variety of clinical settings. Part of the popular
Washington Manual (R) series, this unique volume provides the
knowledge and skills necessary for an effective, proactive approach
to patient safety and quality improvement. * Addresses PS/QI in
various clinical settings and with specific populations , including
radiology, emergency room, surgery, ambulatory, pediatrics, and
psychiatry. * Introduces models, measurements, and tools to assess
patient safety and quality improvement * Discusses medical errors,
how to respond to adverse events, and potential solutions. * Begins
each chapter with a clinical vignette and discussion questions ,
and offers additional resources for further reading. * Shares the
expertise of faculty members from multiple departments at
Washington University in St. Louis, ideal for health care providers
at all levels of experience. Now with the print edition, enjoy the
bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your
tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features
like: * Complete content with enhanced navigation * Powerful search
tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from
content in the book, your notes, and even the web * Cross-linked
pages, references, and more for easy navigation * Highlighting tool
for easier reference of key content throughout the text * Ability
to take and share notes with friends and colleagues * Quick
reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use The
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