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Taking the Lead in Patient Safety
Thomas R. Krause
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Description for Taking the Lead in Patient Safety
Hardcover. Medical accidents account for over 50,000 patient deaths every year in U.S. hospitals alone. Through a wealth of case studies, A Patient Safety Primer for Healthcare Leaders provides examples of how to address the most pressing safety concerns a hospital safety officer may face. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Written by industry professionals: a workplace safety specialist in conjunction with a practicing physician and medical manager.
- Provides recommendations for assessing hospital safety practices as well as specific suggestions for behavioural interventions.
- Brings a systematic approach to healthcare safety, identifying common problems through illustrative case studies and offering solutions.
- Offers several different perspectives including patient safety, doctor safety, and administrator safety.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470225394
SKU
V9780470225394
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Thomas R. Krause
Thomas R. Krause, Ph.D., is chairman and cofounder of Behavioral Science Technology, Inc. (BST), a global safety consulting and solutions firm. He is the author of four books, including Leading with Safety, and has written more than 50 articles on safety systems, culture, and leadership. Dr. Krause, who serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Behavior Analysis in ... Read more
Reviews for Taking the Lead in Patient Safety
?This is an easy read, but that does not detract from the useful examples of safety awareness. The two authors make the case that emphasis on promoting safety should be for the benefit of staff as well as patients.? ( Nursing Standard , October 2009)