Autor: |
Quigley ED; evquigley@meritcare.com |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Zdroj: |
Online journal of issues in nursing [Online J Issues Nurs] 2003; Vol. 8 (3), pp. 1. |
Abstrakt: |
Patient safety has become a national priority. This article discusses the contributions of the professional, public, and private sectors regarding patient safety. Definitions and detailed examination of the issues surrounding patient safety are presented. Ideas to create improved systems for the important issue of patient safety are explored. The opportunity for increased interaction among the various groups has great potential. Health care organizations that exemplify best practices in patient safety will be rewarded by the purchasers of health care and by accreditation agencies. The Leapfrog Group and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations are leading this effort. Nursing has a major role in leading efforts to find solutions to advance patient safety standards. |
Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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