The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) recommends yearly measurement of safety culture as one of its ten patient safety tips for hospitals. Improving safety within health […]
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Assessing the Problem: Quality, Safety, and Cost Considerations
In a 5-7 page written assessment, assess the effect of the patient, family, or population problem you’ve previously defined on the quality of care, patient safety, and costs to the […]
Safety, Rights, and Trust
When the U.S. government increased wiretapping authority in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks, some citizens felt it was a small price to pay […]
Health care costs, prevention and wellness, safety
According to Pender, Murdaugh, and Parsons (2011) “Health reform must address health care costs, prevention and wellness, safety, and quality, and ensure affordable, high-quality health coverage for all Americans” (p. […]