Optimizing Perioperative Patient Safety: A Comprehensive Handbook

Edited by renowned experts Dr. Juan A. Sanchez and Dr. Robert S. D. Higgins, the Handbook of Perioperative and Procedural Patient Safety offers a concise yet comprehensive review of current practices in surgery and patient safety. This practical resource is ideal for practicing surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical nurses, hospital administrators, and surgical office staff seeking to enhance patient safety and improve outcomes.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Safety Culture

This handbook is the culmination of the knowledge and experience of a multidisciplinary team from Johns Hopkins University, pioneers of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP). This approach has been instrumental in improving safety culture and engaging frontline clinicians to identify and mitigate defects in care delivery.

The Scope of Perioperative Harm and Error

The handbook delves into the scope and prevalence of perioperative harm, causes of error in healthcare, and perioperative never events. It provides invaluable insights into the complex issues surrounding patient safety, enabling healthcare professionals to develop effective strategies for minimizing errors and improving patient outcomes.

Safer Practices and Team Communication

The handbook covers essential topics such as safe practices, cognitive workload and fatigue, and the effects of noise in the OR. It also includes team-based chapters on the dynamics of surgical teams, safer perioperative team communication, and the culture of safety, highlighting the importance of collaboration and effective communication in ensuring patient safety.

Consolidating today’s available information and guidance into a single, convenient resource, this handbook is an indispensable tool for healthcare professionals committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Product Details: Published by Elsevier, the 1st edition was released on March 10, 2023. This 358-page paperback is available in English, with ISBN-10: 0323661793 and ISBN-13: 978-0323661799.