Patient Safety Now: Applying Concepts, Theories, and Ideas for Creating a Safe Environment

The current pandemic has highlighted the need for a holistic,systematic approach to patient safety in healthcare,which extends across cultural, technological, and procedural boundaries. Patient Safety Now unites the concepts,theories, and ideas of the previous two books on patient safety with updated material and examples,and provides a unique view of patient safety that looks beyond the traditional negative and retrospective approach to one that is proactive and recognizes the impact of conditions,behaviors, and cultures that exist in healthcare on everyone.

Format: Hardback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Over the past decade, we have witnessed a multitude of improvement programs and projects aimed at enhancing patient care safety within the healthcare sector. While these endeavors have made significant strides, the full potential of these efforts, particularly those aimed at transforming an entire system, has yet to be fully realized. The current pandemic has further highlighted the need for a holistic and systematic approach that transcends cultural, technological, and procedural boundaries.

Patient Safety Now emphasizes the importance of caring for everyone affected by patient safety, recognizing the need to provide meaningful care to individuals in a compassionate manner. It also highlights the crucial role that hospitals must play in enabling staff to care safely. This book builds upon the authors' previous works on patient safety, including Rethinking Patient Safety, which delved into the need for a fresh perspective on patient safety in healthcare and outlined the lessons learned over the past two decades. Implementing Patient Safety explored different approaches to improving patient safety initiatives and leveraging the lessons learned to foster a culture of safety across healthcare systems.

Patient Safety Now brings together the concepts, theories, and ideas from the previous two books with updated material and examples, including insights gained by patient safety specialists during the pandemic. By adopting a proactive and inclusive approach, this book offers a unique perspective on patient safety that goes beyond the traditional negative and retrospective mindset. It recognizes the impact of various conditions, behaviors, and cultures that exist within healthcare environments and aims to address them effectively.

In conclusion, Patient Safety Now is a timely and essential resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and individuals committed to improving patient care safety. It provides a comprehensive framework for addressing patient safety challenges and promoting a culture of safety that extends beyond individual efforts. By adopting a holistic and systematic approach, we can strive to save more lives and significantly reduce patient harm, ensuring that every patient receives the highest level of care and attention.

Weight: 503g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032018379