Quality and Safety in Nursing

Quality And Safety In Nursing Describes The Number Of Patients Dying Of Preventable Adverse Events Such As Medication Errors, Infections Caused By Hospital Exposure To Pathogens, And Negligent Safety Practices That Cause Falls. The Text Focuses On A Clear Delineation Of Strategies That Minimize Risks Of Adverse Events Such As The Transforming Care At The Bedside (TCAB) Project That Was Inititated At 12 Medical Centers Throughout The United States. Features Throughout The Text Include Case Scenarios At The Beginning Of Each Chapter Followed By Chapter Objectives, Summaries, Review Questions, Key Terms, And Pertinent Web Links, As Well As Practical Examples And Specific Plans To Implement Immediate Quality And Safety Programs At Institutions.