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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Published on: February 16, 2011

A framework for local accountability for patient safety.

Rosanne Zimmerman¹, Emily Christoffersen, Jill Shaver

¹Hamilton Health Sciences, Henderson Site, ON. zimmeros@hhsc.ca

Healthcare Quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)

|November 8, 2006

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Hamilton Health Sciences developed a framework called Patient Safety Triads and Networks to improve patient safety. This collaborative model effectively supports local patient safety initiatives and fosters a stronger safety culture.

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Patient Safety
Organizational Psychology

Background:

Limited strategies exist for developing comprehensive patient safety programs.
Healthcare organizations face challenges in fostering local accountability for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate the effectiveness of the Patient Safety Triads and Networks framework.
To demonstrate a model for operationalizing patient safety initiatives at the local level.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team model (Patient Safety Triads and Networks).
Focus on fostering local accountability and knowledge development.
Integration of organizational and local patient safety efforts.

Main Results:

The framework effectively supports patient safety at the local level.
The model operationalizes patient safety initiatives and develops knowledge.
Improved patient safety culture observed through collaborative efforts.

Conclusions:

The Patient Safety Triads and Networks framework is an effective strategy for enhancing patient safety.
This model fosters local accountability and integrates safety efforts within healthcare organizations.