Identifying and categorising patient safety hazards in cardiovascular operating rooms using an interdisciplinary approach: a multisite study

Source:  BMJ Quality & Safety, vol./is. 21/10 pp. 810-8

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Date of publication:  October 2012

Publication type:  Journal article

In a nutshell:  The evidence base describing safety hazards in the cardiovascular operating room is weak, but essential to guide future safety improvement efforts. The aim of this paper was to identify and categorise hazards (anything that has the potential to cause a preventable adverse patient safety event) in the cardiovascular operating room. The future focus should be on creating a stronger culture of safety, increasing compliance with evidence-based infection control practices and improving communication and teamwork.

Length of Publication:  9 pages

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Understanding patient safety culture, part 1.

Source: J Perianesthesia Nursing Volume 26 Issue 3 pp170-2

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Date of publication: June 2011

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: This is the first in a series exploring factors influencing patient safety in healthcare. The impact of the working environment on nurses’ perceptions of patient safety and the concept of a culture of patient safety are discussed.

Length of publication: 3 pages

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Acknowledgement: British Nursing Index Database from NHS Evidence

Use of Patient Safety Culture – instruments and recommendations

Source:  European Union Network for Patient Safety

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Date of publication:  March 2010

Publication type:  Report

In a nutshell:  A report into the culture of patient safety through a survey carried out by EU member states.

Length of publication:  35 pages