New Horizons in Patient Safety : Evidence-based Core Competencies With Studies from Nursing Practice

Hannawa, Annegret; Juhasz, Robert; Wu, Albert; Wendt, Anne

ISBN 10: 3110453045 / ISBN 13: 9783110453041

Published by Walter de Gruyter, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: New Horizons in Patient Safety : Evidence-based Core Competencies With Studies from Nursing Practice
• Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3110453045
• ISBN 13: 9783110453041
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This case studies book is an indispensable resource for educators, students, and practitioners of nursing. It is innovative in its application of lessons from the communication sciences to common challenges in the delivery of safe patient care. The authors apply basic tenets of human communication to the context of nursing to provide a foundation for practices that can advance the safety and quality of care.

The cases, which describe "close calls" and adverse events, are organized along the continuum of healthcare delivery, providing quick access to solutions in commonly encountered care situations. Each case is accompanied by a discussion of how skillful communication can be key to preventing and recovering from errors and adverse events. Thought-provoking discussion questions and references for further reading make this book a valuable reference for nursing educators, students, and practitioners across the world.

About the Author

Annegret F. Hannawa, Lugano, Switzerland; Anne L. Wendt, River Forest, USA; Lisa J. Day, Washington, USA.