Patient safety Books

Book SynopsisThe true story of an A&E doctor that became a huge word-of-mouth hit. Forget what you have seen on Casualty or Holby City, this is what it is really like to be working in A&E. Dr Nick Edwards writes with shocking honesty about life as an A&E doctor. He lifts the lid on government targets that led to poor patient care. He reveals the level of alcohol-related injuries that often bring the service to a near standstill. He shows just how bloody hard it is to look after the people who turn up at the hospital door. But he also shares the funny side – the unusual ‘accidents’ that result in with weird objects inserted in places they really should have ended up – and also the moving, tragic and heartbreaking. It really is an unforgettable read.

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide providing all the tools and strategies needed to lead, and participate in, quality improvement (QI) projects. Covering QI theory and tools and offering valuable practical examples alongside the consideration of the human factors. A much-needed text for clinicians, nurses and trainees working in the perioperative environment.Trade Review'This book is an interesting read with significant educational value, providing a solid foundation in patient safety and quality improvement. It is an excellent, quick read for any young practitioner interested in delving into quality and safety in perioperative medicine.' Laura K. Rein, Doody's ReviewsTable of Contents1. Introduction Sally E. Rampersad; Part I. Design and Simulation: 2. Use of simulation and patient safety Douglas R. Thompson; 3. Using human-centered design to create a safer anesthesia workspace Eliot Grigg and Axel Roesler; Part II. QI Tools: 4. Preoccupation with failure: daily management system Aaron Dipzinski and Lynn D. Martin; 5. Lean vs. model for improvement Julianne Mendoza and David Buck; 6. Cause analysis Kristina A. Toncray; Part III. Reporting and Databases: 7. Reporting adverse events Rebecca Claure and Julianne Mendoza; 8. Learning from adverse events – Classification systems Imelda Tjia and Nathaniel Greene; 9. Databases and surgical quality improvement: pooling our data Manon Haché and Cindy B. Katz; Part IV. Putting Tools into Practice: 10. Medication safety at a pediatric hospital and Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) Lizabeth D Martin; 11. Reducing preventable clinical deterioration through the use of a safety surveillance team Joan S. Roberts and Wendy E. Murchie; Part V. People, Behavior, and Communication: 12. Nursing perspective in patient safety: quality, safety, advocacy Cindy B Katz; 13. Checklists and transitions of care: a how-to guide Daniel KW Low; 14. Communication tools to improve patient safety Kristina A. Toncray; 15. Winning hearts and minds: leading change Lynn D. Martin, Daniel K. W. Low and Sally E. Rampersad.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents information about the use of technology to support the prevention and management of drug safety issues: pharmacovigilance (PV), medication errors, drug-related problems (DRPs), counterfeit medicines and other drug safety issues. Adapting new technologies/information technologies, mobile technologies and social media has contributed effectively to safety practices for medications, with this book providing comprehensive information as a guide to its challenges and potential. Technology for Drug Safety provides practicing and trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy educators, researchers, public health policy makers, healthcare professionals and medical educators with vital information about the impact of technology on drug safety-related issues. It describes the current status of the practice, the challenges in the field and recommendations for the effective use of technology in drug safety practice including clinical trials and drug development, PV, detection of adverse drug reactions, reporting and management, medication errors detection, reporting and management, DRPs, counterfeit and substandard medications, and other safety issues.Table of ContentsImportance of Technology for Drug Safety .- History of Drug Safety and Technology for Drug Safety.- Electronic Registration and Medical Records for Drug Safety.- Electronic Prescriptions and orders for Drug Safety.- Computer Technologies for Drug Safety.- Internet Technologies for Drug Safety.- Artificial intelligence & Machine Learning for Drug Safety.- Mobile technologies for Drug Safety.- Social-Media for Drug Safety.- Blockchain for Drug Safety.- Technology for Drug Safety: Challenges and Recommendations.

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Book SynopsisA unique book featuring a multitude of topics covering all aspects of emergency medicine as practiced in the urban setting. Clinical chapters explore a range of conditions through case studies and offer expert advice for effective management. Suitable for readers of all levels, from students and nurses to attending physicians.Trade Review'This book presents information about topics that are very relevant to urban environments but are not often included in 'traditional' EM textbooks. The clinical vignettes that initiate each chapter make the topics more clinically relevant and they are nicely wrapped up at the end of the chapters. The 'pro-tips' are excellent take home points and pearls to improve clinical practice.' Amal Mattu, M.D., Professor, Emergency Medicine, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MarylandTable of Contents1. Caring for the homeless Maria Raven, Hemal Kanzaria and Jaskaran Bains; 2. Disruptive and dangerous agitation Reuben J. Strayer; 3. Penetrating trauma Alejandro A. Palma, Doreen Agboh and Devon Fiorino; 4. Substance use David A. Leon, Arvin K. Jundoria and Andrew Stolbach; 5. Human trafficking Inkyu Kim and Hanni Stoklosa; 6. Travelers from overseas Arha Cho, Erena Weathers and Geoffrey W. Jara-Almonte; 7. HIV, AIDS, and tuberculosis Marc Phillip Kanter, Trevor Marc Janus and Marimer Rivera-Nives; 8. Asthma Claudia Simich and Michael P. Jones; 9. Physician/patient discordance Tammy Jupic, Laura Smylie and Elizabeth Dubey; 10. LGBTQIA+ Care Nicholas Avitabile; 11. Child maltreatment Nisha Narayanan and Dana Lature; 12. Care of vulnerable elders Surriya Ahmad, Michael Stern and Tony Rosen; 13. Civil unrest: caring for police and protests Scott A. Goldberg and Stephen DeVries; 14. Terrorism and mass casualty incidents Gregory R, Ciottone and Derrick Tin; 15. Overcrowding, triage, care rationing Samita M. Heslin and Peter Viccellio.

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Book SynopsisIn healthcare today, there is an increasing focus on measuring and improving health outcomes. This short, simple and practical guide provides the steps needed for healthcare professionals to start measuring health outcomes in a way that can improve how care is delivered day-to-day.Trade Review'Supporting people to live their lives to the fullest demands understanding, defining and measuring the health outcomes that matter most to individuals and their families. The book provides an excellent guide to this important journey written by one of the most practically experienced health care professionals in the field.' Christina R. Åkerman, M.D., Ph.D., Exec. MBA, Former President of the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM)'A must-read guide for anyone who is looking to start measuring and improving health outcomes. Written by one of the top experts in the field, this book offers practical advice that will help you overcome implementation challenges in different health care settings.' Marcia Makdisse, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, VBHC Green Belt, MSc, Academia VBHC, Brazil'To truly transform health care, we must understand the outcomes that matter to individuals and families and then measure those outcomes to know if we are helping. Kathleen Carberry's How to Measure Health Outcomes provides a critical toolkit for anyone committed to delivering better health for each and for all.' Alice Andrews, Ph.D., Director of Education, Value Institute for Health and Care, The University of Texas at Austin'This handbook is essential for achieving high value health care. Measuring the outcomes that matter to patients enables clinicians to ensure that they achieve their purpose of helping and healing. Prof. Carberry brings deep expertise and offers specific and actionable steps for how to measure what matters to the people you serve.' Elizabeth Teisberg, Ph.D., Professor, Cullen Trust Distinguished University Chair in Value-Based Health Care, University of Texas, Austin'A dog-eared bookmarked version of this guide belongs in the hands of every type of clinician, health care administrator and QI enthusiast. Kathy Carberry's decades of experience and work with the Value Institute provides an invaluable compass on the journey to creating value for patients in any health system.' Shannon Jackson, M.D., FRCPC MSc(HCT), Hematologist and Physician Lead for Value Based Health Care, Providence Health Care, Vancouver, Canada'Anyone getting started in value-based healthcare transformation should read this Guide. It pragmatically addresses the potentially daunting aspects of outcome measurement and empowers practitioners by clearly demystifying and describing each step. Its applicability to various health contexts is particularly useful to both local and international VBHC leaders.' Eva Villalba, M.B.A., M.Sc. Healthcare Transformation, VBHC Green Belt Founder and Principal Associate, Expertise Valeur en Santé, CanadaTable of Contents1. Measuring the outcomes of health care; 2. Why measure outcomes?; 3. Where to start; 4. Identifying outcome measures; 5. Collecting and analyzing outcome data; 6. Scaling outcome measurement; 7. Now the journey begins.

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