Category: Patient Safety

Table of Contents Introduction Patient Safety Importance The EBP Model Definition An Ideal Source Description The EBP in Nursing Conclusion References Introduction Patient safety is a medical discipline that has emerged in response to the growing complexity of providing health services, which is accompanied by an increase in the scale of harm caused to patients…

In spite of the fact that the United States spends more on healthcare than any other developed nation, the quality of health care remains low. In order to improve the quality of care, it is necessary to consider the potential role of medical errors in the context of patient safety. Medical errors have been thoroughly…

An accurate theoretical and practical approach to studying patient safety is necessary to save hundreds of peoples lives. This approach Stichler (2016) uses in her article by examining patient safety and methods to its improvement. The main idea and thesis of Stichers article: Patient safety: A priority for healthcare and healthcare design is the application…

Table of Contents Introduction Significant Points of the Bill Other Relevant Facts Supporters and Opponents Key Stakeholders and Their Positions The Expected Impact of the Bill What Can Nurses Do? Conclusion References Introduction It can be said that the scope of the professional activity of medical workers is not limited only to hospital practice. Present…

Table of Contents Factors Leading to Patient-Safety Risk Evidence-Based Solutions The Role of Nurses in Addressing Patient-Safety Risk Stakeholders References Patient safety is among the primary concerns in healthcare settings, and one of the safety issues is patient falls. A fall is defined as an unplanned descent to the floor (or extension of the floor…

Table of Contents Discussion Body Conclusion References Discussion Patient safety is one of the key goals assigned a top priority by healthcare. However, medical errors and adverse events remain and threaten patients. To understand the given topic in an in-depth manner, it is essential to identify differences between a medical error and an adverse event…

Table of Contents Quality improvement models How the models could be applied in my setting Problem and mission statement Analysis of the problem The chosen quality improvement model References Quality improvement models Healthcare organizations aim at improving the quality of care so that they could have better patient outcomes that result in improved patient lives…

Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Problem Statement and Significance of the Practice Problem PICOT Question Project Implementation and Evaluation Plan Conclusion References Executive Summary Patient safety is a challenge in many healthcare settings, including primary care (World Health Organization, 2017). Among other conditions, diabetes mellitus requires the consideration of patient safety (Haltbakk et al.,…

Table of Contents Introduction Safety when taking medications Conclusion References Introduction The importance of studying medication administration errors (MAE) has been highlighted by many researchers, as it is recognized that such errors occur across countries and types of medical facilities bringing considerable risks to the safety of patients (Hughes & Blegen, 2008). Much academic effort…

Table of Contents Introduction Important Factor Framework for Practice Change Conclusion References Introduction The concept of patient safety is a vital part of nursing that is, however, sometimes excluded from the staffs discussions about organizational culture. In the example of Hospital Hope, the differences between the actual and hypothetical scenarios are apparent in the responses…