Six principles of patient safety: A guide for healthcare leaders
Discover the core principles that guide patient safety in healthcare settings. This guide provides actionable insights for healthcare leaders to enhance safety and quality in patient care.
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Core principles of patient safety
Patient safety is the cornerstone of quality healthcare. This guide delves into six core principles essential for healthcare leaders, exploring how quality management systems can support these principles to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Why you need this guide
Learn how to implement six principles to create a safer and more effective healthcare environment.
Error prevention
Learn strategies to foresee and mitigate potential risks before they occur.
Transparent reporting and learning
Understand the importance of maintaining an open culture for reporting incidents and near misses.
Standardization and best practices
Discover how universally accepted standards and practices can enhance patient safety.
Technology and automation
Explore the role of digital tools in improving accuracy, communication, and timely intervention.
Patient engagement
Understand how involving patients in their care can improve safety and outcomes.
Culture of safety
Learn how to foster a culture that prioritizes patient safety at all organizational levels.