Definitions / Abbreviations
What does PSQIA stand for?
Patient safety quality improvement act
types of medication errors
incorrect dose, dispensing incorrect medications, administration errors, incorrect patient, adverse drug reaction
Does this law protect patient safety information? T or F
TRUE
what does this act provide?
confidentiality that enable health care providers, quality to reduce any associated safety events
definition of Risk Analysis
A process that identifies which risks should be proactively addressed and which risks are lower in priority.
what year this law pass on?
July 27, 2005
Are hospitals required to have PSO?
Yes, hospitals with over 50 beds establish the PS system under a PSO.
things to report
med erros, hazardous conditions, preventable drug rxns
What is the patient safety and quality improvement act?
An act that improves patient safety and reduces medical errors.
Who enforces the patient safety and quality improvement act?
Agency of healthcare research and quality
what falls under patient safety?
ensuring a safe working environment and the safety of procedures and clinical processes
who is responsible for patient safety?
everyone involved in the healthcare process
what does PSO stand for?
Patient safety organization
What is the purpose of the patient safety organization?
help them improve patient safety and healthcare quality and encourage a culture of safety.
What does HHS stand for?
health & human services
leading cause of medical errors?
communication errors
what does AHRQ stand for?
Agency for healthcare research and quality
most common medical errors
surgical errors, diagnostic errors, medication errors, equipment failures, patient falls, hospital-acquired infections, and communication failures.
what is the number one cause of death in hospitals?
sepsis ( an infection )
How many deaths due to lack of healthcare worldwide?
nearly 8 million deaths every year.