Patient identification: The foundation for a culture of patient safety Journal Article
| Author: | Parisi, L. L. |
| Article Title: | Patient identification: The foundation for a culture of patient safety |
| Abstract: | Patients, consumer advocacy groups, and regulatory and accrediting bodies have spoken out about the importance of patient safety in the health care environment. Understandably, patient safety is a leading concern for both consumers and health care providers. These efforts have encouraged health care organizations and providers to review and revise, as necessary, routine practices that contribute to a culture of patient safety and avoid medical errors. This article outlines the process and outcome of a performance improvement initiative to develop a standard patient identification policy. |
| Keywords: | treatment outcome; united states; methodology; standard; cancer center; organization; cancer care facilities; outcome and process assessment (health care); new york city; safety; management; medical error; medical errors; patient identification systems; safety management; humans; human; article; organizational culture |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Nursing Care Quality |
| Volume: | 18 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1057-3631 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Date Published: | 2003-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 73 |
| End Page: | 79 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 12518841 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Export Date: 12 September 2014 -- Source: Scopus |
