Safety Part 1 D2l_VT20 Student

Client Safety

Freedom from injury, including psychological and physical injury.

Environmental Safety

The client's environment aimed at reducing injuries and illness, improving functional status, and protecting staff.

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)

An initiative to prepare future nurses with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to promote safety.

Critical Thinking

A synthesis of knowledge, experience, and intellectual standards necessary for patient safety.

Physical Hazards

Environmental threats that can cause physical or psychological injury, such as falls or fires.

Transmission of Pathogens

Spread of harmful microorganisms that can endanger patient safety.

Lifestyle Choices

Individual habits or behaviors that influence patient safety.

Patient-Inherent Accidents

Accidents that occur when a patient is in a healthcare setting, such as falls.

Evidence-Based Practice

Integrating clinical expertise with the best available research evidence to enhance patient safety.

National Patient Safety Goals

Standards developed by The Joint Commission to improve patient safety in hospitals.

Infection Control

Methods to prevent the spread of disease in healthcare settings.

Patient Safety

Strategies and measures aimed at preventing harm to patients during healthcare.

Health Literacy

The ability of patients to understand health information and make informed decisions.

Medication Errors

Mistakes in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medication that can harm patients.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

A systematic method for identifying the underlying causes of incidents in healthcare.

Patient Advocacy

Supporting and promoting the interests and rights of patients.

Shared Decision Making

A collaborative process ensuring patients are involved in their healthcare decisions.

Safety Culture

An organization's commitment to prioritize safety in all aspects of care.

Standard Precautions

Infection prevention practices applied to all patients to minimize risk.

Fall Prevention

Strategies and interventions to reduce the risk of patient falls in healthcare settings.

Patient Safety

Strategies and measures aimed at preventing harm to patients during healthcare.