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Development and implementation of a pediatric patient safety program.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Alton, M; Frush, K; Brandon, D; Mericle, J
Published in: Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses
June 2006
Published version (DOI)

Patient safety is one of the greatest imperatives in healthcare today; however, there are many obstacles that must be overcome to make the healthcare system truly safe. This article describes one approach to successful implementation of a pediatric patient safety program. Specific strategies for operationalizing a safety program are provided. These strategies include the use of both unit-based and departmental level safety teams to proactively identify and address safety concerns; development of specific tools and resources that teams can use to support an environment of safety; and mechanisms to modify the program in response to patient and staff needs as well as changing priorities. Challenges associated with patient care complexities, the nuances of human behavior, as well as options for overcoming these challenges are discussed. Anecdotal outcomes data are provided and potential next steps for further program growth are outlined.

Duke Scholars

Debra Huffman Brandon
Author Debra Huffman Brandon School of Nursing

Published In

Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses

DOI

10.1016/j.adnc.2006.02.003

EISSN

1536-0911

ISSN

1536-0903

Publication Date

June 2006

Volume

6

Issue

3

Start / End Page

104 / 111

Related Subject Headings

  • United States
  • Risk Reduction Behavior
  • Pediatrics
  • National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, U.S., Health and Medicine Division
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Humans
  • Communicable Disease Control
  • Child Health Services
  • Child
  • 1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine
 

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Alton, M., Frush, K., Brandon, D., & Mericle, J. (2006). Development and implementation of a pediatric patient safety program. Advances in Neonatal Care : Official Journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, 6(3), 104–111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adnc.2006.02.003
Alton, Michael, Karen Frush, Debra Brandon, and Jane Mericle. “Development and implementation of a pediatric patient safety program.” Advances in Neonatal Care : Official Journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses 6, no. 3 (June 2006): 104–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adnc.2006.02.003.
Alton M, Frush K, Brandon D, Mericle J. Development and implementation of a pediatric patient safety program. Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. 2006 Jun;6(3):104–11.
Alton, Michael, et al. “Development and implementation of a pediatric patient safety program.” Advances in Neonatal Care : Official Journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, vol. 6, no. 3, June 2006, pp. 104–11. Epmc, doi:10.1016/j.adnc.2006.02.003.
Alton M, Frush K, Brandon D, Mericle J. Development and implementation of a pediatric patient safety program. Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. 2006 Jun;6(3):104–111.

Published In

Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses

DOI

10.1016/j.adnc.2006.02.003

EISSN

1536-0911

ISSN

1536-0903

Publication Date

June 2006

Volume

6

Issue

3

Start / End Page

104 / 111

Related Subject Headings

  • United States
  • Risk Reduction Behavior
  • Pediatrics
  • National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, U.S., Health and Medicine Division
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Humans
  • Communicable Disease Control
  • Child Health Services
  • Child
  • 1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine