IHI Module PS 101: Introduction to Patient Safety

 Reflecting on the "IHI Module PS 101: Introduction to Patient Safety," summarize why it is essential to improve patient safety. Use one of the articles from this week's topic Resources and describe the framework or theory that was used to improve the patient outcome. What outcome measures were identified and how did they align with the improvement project? Explain how the authors learned from the error or unintended events to ensure patient safety. Provide supporting evidence.

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Haley, T., & Fritz, S. (2019). Treat the resident, not the urine: Using patient safety to reduce urinary tract infections and overuse of urine culture in long term care. AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control, 47(6), S8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2019.04.148

https://www-sciencedirect-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0196655319303761

Booms, E., Dabeny, B. W., & Cooper, D. (2020). Implementing sleep apnea screening prior to conscious sedation procedures in a rural hospital: A quality improvement project. Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice, 13(3), 243-248. https://doi-org/10.1891/JD-19-00078

Ortiz, M. R. (2021). Best practices in patient-centered care: Nursing theory reflections. Nursing Science Quarterly, 34(3). https://doi-org/10.1177/08943184211010432

https://journals-sagepub-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/doi/full/10.1177/08943184211010432

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Institute for Healthcare Improvement – IHI. (2019, February 19). Establishing measures [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCuaROuvetE

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Institute for Healthcare Improvement – IHI. (2016, May 12). Dr. Mike Evans: An illustrated look at quality improvement in health care [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPysNaF1oMw

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Clinical Excellence Commission. (2020, September 17). The six dimensions of healthcare quality [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8Y962VTiBY