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This book provides readers with both a foundation of theoretical knowledge regarding patient safety as well as evidence-based strategies for preventing errors in various clinical settings. The authors' goal is to help clinicians and administrators gain the skills and knowledge they need to develop safe patient practices in their organizations. Key topics include:.: An overview of evidence-based best practices for patient safety; Clear explanation of important patient safety policies and legislation; Innovative uses of technology such as computerized provider order entry, barcoding medications,

Medical errors --- Medical care --- Health services administration --- Errors, Medical --- Medical mishaps --- Mishaps, Medical --- Errors, Scientific --- Medicine --- Prevention. --- Quality control. --- Practice