Browsing by Subject "patient safety"
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Examination of the Feasibility of the HOW2TRAK® Surgical Site Infection Tool in the Assessment of Surgical Site Infections in a Home Care Setting
(2018-04-12)Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common of hospital acquired infections, occurring in 2-5% of patients undergoing inpatient surgery. SSIs are expensive for the healthcare system, and cause significant morbidity ... -
Perceptions of Patient Safety: What Influences Patient and Provider Involvement?
(2012-12-06)Patient safety strategies have traditionally involved the promotion of provider-oriented practices aimed at reducing known risks associated with surgery, infection, and continuity of care. With the knowledge that patient ...