Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 257 mm, Gewicht: 980 g
University of North Carolina's Pursuit for High Reliability and Value Creation
Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 257 mm, Gewicht: 980 g
ISBN: 978-1-4822-3364-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
Engineering Patient Safety in Radiation Oncology describes proven concepts and examples, borrowed from organizations known for high reliability and value creation, to guide radiation oncology centers towards achieving patient safety and quality goals. It portrays the authors’ efforts at the University of North Carolina to address the challenges of keeping patients safe while continuously improving care delivery processes.
- Reviews past and current challenges of patient safety issues within radiation oncology
- Provides an overview of best practices from high reliability organizations
- Explains how to optimize workplaces and work processes to minimize human error
- Offers methods for engaging and respecting people during their transition to safety mindfulness
Requiring no prior knowledge of high reliability and value creation, the book is divided into two parts. Part one introduces the basic concepts, methods, and tools that underlie the authors’ approach to high reliability and value creation. In addition, it provides an overview of key safety challenges within radiation oncology. In part two, the authors supply an in-depth account of their journey to high reliability and value creation at the University of North Carolina.
Zielgruppe
Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Krankenhausmanagement, Praxismanagement
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung
- Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Dienstleistungssektor & Branchen
Weitere Infos & Material
Broad Overview of "Past" and "Current" Challenges of Patient Safety Issues in Radiation Oncology. Best Practices from High-Reliability and Value Creation Organizations: Their Application to Radiation Oncology. Driving Change at the Organizational Level. Driving Change at the Workplace Level. Driving Change at the People Level. Research. Conclusion.