Module 7: Patient Safety

patient safety

healthcare discipline that aims to prevent and reduce risks, errors, and harm that occur to patients during provision of healthcare

ways to promote patient safety

foster a culture of safety

critical thinking

partnership with pts

the joint commission (TJC)

regulates and sets national patient safety goals

centers for medicare and medicaid services

investigate reported events

serious reportable events

adverse events that results in significant harm to pt

never events

subset of serious events that are easily identified AND preventable

common patient safety risks

falls

medication errors

infections

communication breakdown

environmental hazards

Humpty Dumpty scale

peds fall scale

Morse fall scale

adult fall scale

how to minimize medication errors

be aware and minimize distractions

CAUTI

catheter-associated urinary tract infection

CLABSI

central line-associated blood stream infection

how to prevent HAIs

hand hygiene and proper PPE

what are some environmental hazards?

physical environment

equipment

restraints

seizures

ways equipment can cause harm to pt

misuse

malfunction

improperly maintained

parts of effective communication in healthcare

team communication

pt involvement

interdisciplinary teams

technology integration

how does technology enhance patient safety?

allows for continuity of care, even remotely

how does telehealth enhace patient safety?

Enhance pt access

Real-time monitoring

Reduce risk of infection transmission

Supports chronic disease monitoring effectively

Facilitate timely interventions and f/us

Empowers pt through health education

interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC)

pt care that involves multiple specialists

age group with the highest level of vehicular accidents

16-19 y/o

nosocomial infection

hospital acquired infection

physical therapy

rehabilitation that focuses on restoring physical function and preventing disability

occupational therapy

Therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning