Taking the lead in patient safety: how healthcare leaders influence behavior and create

Medical accidents account for over 50,000 patient deaths every year in U.S. hospitals alone. Through a wealth of case studies, A Patient Safety Primer for Healthcare Leaders provides examples of how to address the most pressing safety concerns a hospital safety officer may face. Written primarily for hospital safety professionals and managers establishing a variety of ways to maximize hospital safety, the book provides a model to establish a culture of safety in the medical workplace, outlining leadership and organizational plans to minimize danger to both patients and hospital workers alike.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-22539-4
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 11/07/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés