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Framing patient safety initiatives: working model and case example.

Nancy Kruger1, Ann C Hurley, Michael Gustafson

  • 1Patient Care Services, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass, USA.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|April 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a novel Patient Safety Platform Model, outlining key components and their interrelations for patient safety initiatives. A falls-prevention program illustrates the model's practical application in healthcare settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety Research
  • Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Patient safety is a critical concern in healthcare delivery.
  • Existing frameworks for patient safety initiatives often lack comprehensive integration.
  • A structured approach is needed to organize and implement patient safety strategies effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an original Patient Safety Platform Model.
  • To delineate the core components of patient safety initiatives.
  • To illustrate the model's utility through a practical case example.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptualization and description of a novel Patient Safety Platform Model.
  • Identification of key components within patient safety initiatives.

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  • Application of the model to a specific case: a falls-prevention program.

    • Main Results:

    • The model provides a clear framework for understanding patient safety components.
    • It outlines the relationships between different elements of safety initiatives.
    • The falls-prevention program demonstrates the model's practical applicability.

    Conclusions:

    • The Patient Safety Platform Model offers a valuable tool for organizing and implementing patient safety efforts.
    • It enhances the systematic approach to improving patient care quality.
    • The model can guide healthcare organizations in developing targeted safety interventions.