Handbook of Perioperative and Procedural Patient Safety

Handbook of Perioperative and Procedural Patient Safety is a significant contribution to the world of surgery and patient safety. This practical resource is a concise yet comprehensive review of current practices in surgery and patient safety. It is an up-to-date offering that will be of great help to practicing surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical nurses, hospital administrators, and surgical office staff. The tome is edited by Drs. Juan A. Sanchez and Robert S. D. Higgins and authored by the expert contributors from Johns Hopkins who provide an expansive look at the scope of the problem, causes of error, minimizing errors, surgical suite, and surgical team design, patient experience, and other related topics.

One of the book’s leading features is that it presents the knowledge and experience of a multidisciplinary team from Johns Hopkins University, which created the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP), an approach for improving safety culture and engaging frontline clinicians to identify and mitigate defects in care delivery. Hence, the book has many valuable insights that surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses can apply directly to enhance patient safety in the perioperative setting.

The scope and prevalence of perioperative harm are discussed in detail in the book. One of the significant issues in healthcare is causes of error, and perioperative never events are specific topics worthy of attention. The book covers safe practices, cognitive workload and fatigue, and the effects of noise in the OR. It also includes several team-based chapters such as the dynamics of surgical teams, safer perioperative team communication, and the culture of safety. As such, it consolidates today’s available information and guidance into a single, convenient resource.

The clarity of message in the Handbook of Perioperative and Procedural Patient Safety is one of the book’s strengths. It provides readers, especially surgical professionals, with the most up-to-date and researched information, enabling them to improve the quality of care delivered to patients. The authors divide the material into various sections, making the book easy to read and understand. Surgical aspirants can learn and interpret the detailed content without feeling confused or overwhelmed.

An exciting feature of this book is the fact that it is an all-in-one resource for anyone interested in Patient Safety. The book is an excellent blend of academic knowledge and practical experience and will be beneficial for different stakeholders in the field of patient safety. Hospital administrators and staff could benefit from the comprehensive review of the current practices in surgery and patient safety.

In conclusion, Handbook of Perioperative and Procedural Patient Safety is an essential and timely resource that meets the needs of practicing surgeons and other public health specialists dedicated to making patient safety their top priority. With new research and updates included, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the latest developments in patient safety. Its convenient, easy-to-read, and concise format makes it an ideal fit for busy healthcare professionals, looking to upgrade their knowledge and skills in the field of surgery and patient safety. Please don’t hesitate to order your copy today.

Product Details

• Presents the knowledge and experience of a multidisciplinary team from Johns Hopkins University, which created the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP), an approach for improving safety culture and engaging frontline clinicians to identify and mitigate defects in care delivery.
• Discusses the scope and prevalence of perioperative harm, causes of error in healthcare, and perioperative never events.
• Covers safe practices, cognitive workload and fatigue, and the effects of noise in the OR.
• Includes several team-based chapters such as the dynamics of surgical teams, safer perioperative team communication, and the culture of safety.
• Consolidates today’s available information and guidance into a single, convenient resource.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 1st edition (March 10, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ‏ : ‎ 358 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323661793
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323661799