Ch. 6 (Current Foci of Care)

Question 1

What landmark report on medical errors and their consequences highlighting the value in encouraging a culture within healthcare to report mistakes without a threat of liability?

Answer 1

To Error is Human

Question 2

What do we need to consider when it comes to mistakes in a hospital setting?

Answer 2

We are dependent on the structures around
us to mitigate risk and increase safety.

ex: protocol to obtain discharge vitals

Question 3

What involves health workers from different professional backgrounds working together with patients, families, caregivers, and communities to deliver the highest quality of care?

Answer 3

interprofessional collaboration/teamwork

Question 4

What refers to care provided by unpaid family or friends for a person needing?

Answer 4

caregiver

Question 5

What describes the negative functional consequences experienced by family members when caring for dependent older adults?

Answer 5

caregiver burden