Simulation in Healthcare
What is Simulation in Healthcare? Simulation in healthcare involves recreating events or scenarios as a teaching tool. There are various types …
Disclosure of Adverse Events and Errors
According to the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics, in situations involving patient harm potentially resulting from a physician’s mistake …
Effective Leadership
Strong and effective leadership is an essential part of a well-functioning team. Leadership is defined as “ the ability to lead …
Breaking Down Human Error
When errors occur in healthcare, the contemporary approach to patient safety involves evaluation of the root causes of why the error …
The Person Versus System Approach in Viewing Errors
James Reason (2000) described two approaches to viewing and managing human errors – the person and the system. The person approaches …
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The Dynamics of Change Management
Change is difficult for most people. It often requires moving outside of one’s comfort zone, doing something different, or acquiring new …
The Second Victim
The impact of adverse events can be devastating not only for patients and families but also for the caregivers involved. The …
Quality, Outcomes and Cost in Healthcare
The United States has one of the highest rates of healthcare costs in comparison to countries of similar economic development. Unfortunately, …
Starting with the End in Mind: Planning for Sustainability
Successful project planning involves starting with the end in mind, meaning planning for sustainability from the onset. Too often as new …
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Threats to Integrating Quality and Safety Work and Planning for Success
When integrating change into practice, it’s important to understand the threats to integrating quality and safety work and planning for success. …
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