Today our topic of discussion is Introduction to Patient Safety Measures.
Introduction to Patient Safety Measures
Introduction:
The patient environment of care plays a vital role in the discipline of patient safety for every hospital. Demonstrating that the hospital is a safe place for patients and for those that work there should be of the utmost importance for all health care personnel.
This white paper outlines 5 important steps that will improve overall hospital safety and increase patient satisfaction. One of the most important aspects of patient care is to ensure safety for each patient throughout the day.
It is impossible to prevent accidents completely. However, there are ways to limit the potential for accidents that may cause injury to the patient or health care personnel and the unnecessary loss of equipment.
PURPOSE OF PATIENT SAFETY
Improving the environment of care to improve patient safety is more than just about perception; rather it is a constant challenge for hospitals. Further, responsibility for safety resides in each department and individual.
From administration to the clinical and nonclinical staff, to housekeeping and volunteers, the shared accountability for patient safety has no boundaries. It demands an open and honest evaluation of the norms, values and current environment of the hospital, prioritizing eliminating or minimizing unnecessary and often inadvertent risks to patients, families and staff.
Furthermore, because outcomes are systemic, only the hospitals that commit to being a culture of safety will be successful over the long term. It is requisite that each individual be proactive in addressing patient-safety which, in turn, will result in better patient and staff outcomes (Fig. 6.1).
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