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MEDICAL
Internal Medicine
Washington Manual of Patient Safety and
Quality Improvement
Lippincott Manual Series (Formerly known as the
Spiral Manual Series)
Editors
Emily Fondahn, MD
, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Associate
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency, BJH Patient Safety and
Quality Physician Liaison, Division of Medical Education, Washington Uni-
versity School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO;
Michael Lane, MD, MPHS
, Assis-
tant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Washington Uni-
versity School of Medicine, Outcomes Physician, Center for Clinical Excel-
lence, BJC HealthCare, St. Louis, MO;
Andrea Vannucci, MD, DEAA
, Asso-
ciate Professor, Patient Safety Officer, Department of Anesthesiology,
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Series Editor,
Thomas M. De Fer, MD
, Professor of Medicine, Director, Internal Medi-
cine Clerkship and the ACES Program, Division of Medical Education,
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
DESCRIPTION
Concise, portable, and user-friendly,
The Washington Manual
®
of Patient Safety and Quality
Improvement
covers essential information in every area of this complex field. With a focus on
improving systems and processes, preventing errors, and promoting transparency, this practical reference
provides an overview of PS/QI fundamentals, as well as insight into how these principles apply to a
variety of clinical settings. Part of the popular Washington Manual® series, this unique volume provides
the knowledge and skills necessary for an effective, proactive approach to patient safety and quality
improvement.
FEATURES
Addresses PS/QI in
various clinical settings and with specific populations
, including radiology,
emergency room, surgery, ambulatory, pediatrics, and psychiatry.
Introduces
models, measurements, and tools
to assess patient safety and quality improvement.
Discusses medical errors, how to respond to adverse events, and potential solutions.
Begins each chapter with a
clinical vignette and discussion questions
, and offers additional resources
for further reading.
Shares the expertise of faculty members from multiple departments at Washington University in
St. Louis, ideal for health care providers at all levels of experience.
Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4511-9355-8 / ($39.99)
Approx 350 pp / Approx 50 Illus / Approx 76 Tables / 5 x 8 / May 2016
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