Perioperative Quality Improvement: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Authored by renowned experts Carol J. Peden, Lee A. Fleisher, and Michael Englesbe, this indispensable resource provides healthcare professionals with a thorough understanding of quality improvement (QI) principles in the perioperative setting.

In today’s healthcare landscape, QI is crucial for delivering safer, more effective, patient-centered, timely, equitable, and efficient care. This book offers up-to-date, easy-to-read guidance on implementing QI initiatives, making it an essential read for anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurse anesthetists, hospitalists, and anyone involved in perioperative medicine, regardless of specialty area.

Understanding Quality Improvement Concepts

The book explains key concepts related to QI, including:

• Understanding the tools and techniques used in improving the quality of care
• Establishing a culture of quality
• Prioritizing areas of improvement
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Communicating and motivating people to change
• Performing ongoing evaluations

Key Topics in Perioperative Quality Improvement

The book covers critical topics in perioperative QI, including:

• Patient-centered care
• Equity and reducing healthcare disparities
• Shared decision making
• Process mapping and optimization
• Sustainability and maintaining QI initiatives

Focus on Structure, Process, and Outcome

The book focuses on the critical areas of structure, process, and outcome in perioperative care, with case studies providing practical insights into real-world applications.

Published by Elsevier, this book is a concise and relevant resource for healthcare professionals seeking to improve the quality of care in the perioperative setting.

Publication details:

• Publication date: July 30, 2022
• Language: English