Enhance Patient Safety with the Handbook of Perioperative and Procedural Patient Safety

Edited by Drs. Juan A. Sanchez and Robert S. D. Higgins, with expert contributors from Johns Hopkins University

This comprehensive handbook provides a concise yet in-depth review of current practices in surgery and patient safety, serving as a valuable resource for practicing surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical nurses, hospital administrators, and surgical office staff.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Patient Safety

The Handbook of Perioperative and Procedural Patient Safety is built upon the knowledge and experience of a multidisciplinary team from Johns Hopkins University, which developed the acclaimed Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP). This program focuses on improving safety culture and engaging frontline clinicians to identify and mitigate defects in care delivery.

Comprehensive Coverage of Patient Safety Topics

• Scope and Prevalence of Perioperative Harm: Understanding the impact of perioperative harm on patients and healthcare systems.
• Causes of Error in Healthcare: Identifying root causes of errors and near misses in perioperative care.
• Perioperative Never Events: Strategies for preventing and responding to these devastating events.
• Safe Practices and Cognitive Workload: Minimizing errors and optimizing team performance in high-pressure environments.
• Noise in the OR: The effects of noise on surgical team performance and patient outcomes.
• Surgical Team Dynamics: Building effective teams, fostering open communication, and promoting a culture of safety.

This handbook consolidates the latest information and guidance on perioperative patient safety, providing a single, convenient resource for healthcare professionals.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication Date: March 10, 2023
• Language: English

Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in perioperative patient safety. Get your copy of the Handbook of Perioperative and Procedural Patient Safety today!