Description
Book SynopsisThe aim of this unique book is to discuss the nexus or vital connection between nursing and prevention of harm to patients. The meaning of nexus is connection and connotes a most central or most important point in time or place.Now, is the most important time to highlight how nurses as leaders affect patient safety every minute of every day in the current nursing practice environment.The contemporary safety literature messages nursing adherence to principles of patient safety is required to achieve sustainable and safer healthcare systems; meaning nurses should detect and prevent errors. This message is not helpful to nurses as they strive to lead, understand what patient safety is and how to implement safety strategies in the practice environment. The book will address this gap by providing nurses an understanding of patient safety and application of its concepts to clinical nursing practice. The book is structured as four parts: Part I provides foundations of patient safety; Part II
