High Reliability Organizations: A Healthcare Handbook for Patient Safety & Quality, Second Edition

Are you tired of seeing healthcare organizations struggle with patient safety and quality of care? Look no further - we have the solution for you! Introducing the second edition of High Reliability Organizations: A Healthcare Handbook for Patient Safety & Quality. This book has been awarded second place in the prestigious 2021 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Professional Issues. With a strong emphasis on high reliability methods, this handbook provides nurses and healthcare professionals with the necessary tools to establish an error detection and prevention system.

Why should nurses take the lead in driving high reliability in healthcare? Because they are on the frontline, providing safe and effective care every day. Authors Cynthia Oster and Jane Braaten recognize the pivotal role of nurses and have tailored this book specifically to empower them. By implementing the strategies outlined in this book, nurses will be at the forefront of transforming healthcare organizations into high reliability organizations.

This second edition goes above and beyond the previous version, with added best practices, relevant exemplars, and in-depth discussions about cultural aspects essential for sustainability. It addresses the pressing issues faced by healthcare professionals during a pandemic, including high reliability performance, organizational learning, and tiered safety huddles. Furthermore, it provides valuable insights into high reliability in infection prevention and ambulatory care, as well as the emerging field of human factors engineering within healthcare.

But that's not all! We understand the need for practical resources, especially for frontline staff. That's why the second edition also includes guidance on creating a virtual resource toolkit, designed to support and empower healthcare professionals in their daily roles. From pandemic preparedness to sustainable long-term strategies, this book covers it all.

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