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What does patient safety entail?
What does patient safety entail?
Which of the following is not one of the six international patient safety goals?
Which of the following is not one of the six international patient safety goals?
What is a key challenge in applying patient safety in a developing country?
What is a key challenge in applying patient safety in a developing country?
In patient safety culture, what is considered a priority above financial goals?
In patient safety culture, what is considered a priority above financial goals?
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How is 'health' defined in the context of the text?
How is 'health' defined in the context of the text?
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Which of the following best describes a 'Near miss'?
Which of the following best describes a 'Near miss'?
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What does the term 'Safety' aim to achieve?
What does the term 'Safety' aim to achieve?
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What is a 'CamSomner Error'?
What is a 'CamSomner Error'?
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What is meant by a 'Contributing factor' in the context of incidents?
What is meant by a 'Contributing factor' in the context of incidents?
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What distinguishes an 'Adverse reaction' from an 'Adverse event (Harmful incident)'?
What distinguishes an 'Adverse reaction' from an 'Adverse event (Harmful incident)'?
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Study Notes
Patient Safety Overview
- Patient safety encompasses the prevention of harmful events, such as injuries, errors, and infections, to minimize risk to patients.
International Patient Safety Goals
- There are six international patient safety goals, but "staff safety" is not one of them.
Patient Safety in Developing Countries
- A key challenge in applying patient safety in a developing country is limited resources.
Patient Safety Culture
- In patient safety culture, patient safety is considered a priority above financial goals.
Definition of Health
- In the context of the text, "health" is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
Near Miss
- A "Near miss" is an event that has the potential to cause harm but does not result in harm.
Safety Goals
- The term "Safety" aims to achieve a state of freedom from risk or occurrence of harm.
CamSomner Error
- No information provided on what a "CamSomner Error" is, as it appears to be a typo or non-existent term.
Contributing Factors
- A contributing factor in the context of incidents is an event, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the occurrence of an incident.
Adverse Events and Reactions
- An adverse reaction is a noxious and unintended response to a medical treatment or intervention, while an adverse event (harmful incident) is an event that results in harm to a patient.
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Description
Learn about the significance of patient safety in healthcare, including the prevention and reduction of harm associated with healthcare processes. Explore the six international patient safety goals and understand the importance of effective communication, medication safety, safe surgery, infection prevention, and fall risk reduction.
