Watson, Gretchen LeFever
Summary: Each year, one out of every four hospital patients in the United States will be harmed by the care they receive. Over 400,000 will die as a result. Watson delivers a patient-centered blueprint on how to transform the patient-safety movement, and provides key safety habits that people must learn to recognize so they can be sure hospital personnel use them during every patient encounter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 610 WATSummary: Explores efforts to improve patient safety in the United States health care system and reduce medical mistakes that lead to preventable deaths and harm.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC TOSummary: Research shows that patients who take a proactive attitude toward even the simplest of medical procedures can greatly reduce the risks of a hospital stay. This program explores that idea in detail, illustrating ways for hospitalized individuals-regardless of their background or education level-to monitor what is happening to them and make sure all appropriate safety measures have been taken....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: If helping without harming is the aim of medicine, then why are tens of thousands of North Americans dying every year due to medical error? This program seeks to answer that urgent question through two case studies and an in-depth examination of a groundbreaking inquest involving Dr. Jonah Odim. Measures to improve patient safety are also presented. Commentary by Donald Berwick, professor of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Brooks, Kimberly
Summary: "A guide to the materials and safe practices that will take your oil painting practice to new heights--whether you are just starting out, or have been painting for years"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Whether they are needed to ensure properly dispensed prescriptions, monitor a patient's recovery, or make an urgently needed diagnosis, accurate health records are crucial to a patient's safety. This program highlights the important work of health information technicians and shows how electronic health records can help make medical care both safer and more efficient. In-depth commentary on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007