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Understanding Patient Safety and Quality by astrid is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Patient safety is defined as the freedom from accidental injury due to medical care or errors, with significant harm being preventable. Historical figures like Florence Nightingale and Dr. Ernest Codman have contributed to the understanding and improvement of patient safety through data collection and evidence-based practices. The Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021-2030 outlines strategies to engage patients, improve healthcare systems, and reduce avoidable harm in healthcare settings.
- Author
- astrid
- Language
- EN