Safe Care
Several national research and patient care quality organizations have developed lists of practices that should result in better, safer, more effective care.
Measures
Bedsores (NDNQI)
Patient falls
Appropriate use of antibiotics in hospitals
Doctors order medications through a computer
Never events management
Safe medication administration
Specially trained doctors care for ICU patients
Steps to avoid harm
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
Hospital-wide readmission
Medication reconciliation
Patient falls
Appropriate use of antibiotics in hospitals
Doctors order medications through a computer
Never events management
Safe medication administration
Specially trained doctors care for ICU patients
Steps to avoid harm
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
Hospital-wide readmission
Medication reconciliation