The Washington Manual of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Concise, portable, and user-friendly, **The Washington Manual® of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement** covers essential information in every area of this complex field. With a focus on improving systems and processes, preventing errors, and promoting transparency, this practical reference provides an overview of PS/QI fundamentals, as well as insight into how these principles apply to a variety of clinical settings. Part of the popular Washington Manual® series, this unique volume provides the knowledge and skills necessary for an effective, proactive approach to patient safety and quality improvement. · Addresses PS/QI in **various clinical settings and with specific populations** , including radiology, emergency room, surgery, ambulatory, pediatrics, and psychiatry. · Introduces **models, measurements, and tools** to assess patient safety and quality improvement · Discusses medical errors, how to respond to adverse events, and potential solutions. · Begins each chapter with a **clinical vignette and discussion questions** , and offers additional resources for further reading. · Shares the expertise of faculty members from multiple departments at Washington University in St. Louis, ideal for health care providers at all levels of experience. *Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:* · **Complete content with enhanced navigation** · **Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links** that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web · **Cross-linked pages, references, and more** for easy navigation · **Highlighting tool** for easier reference of key content throughout the text · Ability to **take and share notes** with friends and colleagues · **Quick reference tabbing** to save your favorite content for future use The Washington Manual® is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.