Leistikow, Ian

Prevention is better than cure : learning from adverse events in healthcare / Ian Leistikow - Boca Raton, FL. : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2017. - xviii, 118 pages : 23 cm. illustrations ;

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Worst case scenario -- 2. Your own observation is flawed -- 3. Assumption is the mother of all screw-ups -- 4. Be prepared -- 5. Speak up -- 6. What am I missing here? -- 7. Nine red flags -- 8. HALT -- 9. Photo or film -- 10. Risk accumulation -- 11. Just culture -- 12. Blind faith -- 13. Bias -- 14. Professional performance -- 15. Open disclosure -- 16. Epilogue -- 17. Summary

School of Medical Technology School of Medicine School of Nursing School of Nutrition & Dietetics School of Pharmacy School of Physical Therapy School of Radiologic Technology School of Respiratory Therapy

9781138197763 1138197769

2016035053


Medical errors--prevention
Patients
Harm reduction

R 729.8 / .L535 2017