Minimizing real and potential patient harm through sound patient safety practices is essential for everyone who works in a patient care setting.
L. Leape quote 99% of errors are systems-related, not human failure
The scope of medical error is significant, and everyone is vulnerable
The problem has drawn national attention
Understanding the problems and solutions related to patient safety requires understanding the concepts behind these terms
Every institution has some common and some unique barriers to optimal patient safety. Understanding those is the starting point for improvement.
Barriers common to all (most) health care settings
Barriers unique to your local setting [to be added by instructor]
The desired culture for optimal patient safety has these key ingredients
The basics for patient safety improvement efforts
Patient safety is everyone's responsibility. Understanding the problem is the first step toward improvement.
