Patient Safety Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the NHS 3D model of quality?
A
1) Patient safety
2) Patient experience
3) Clinical effectiveness
2
Q
What is quality improvement?
A
Changing at least ONE of the quality factors (safety, experience and clinical effectiveness) to make a SUSTAINED change.
3
Q
What is a GAP analysis?
A
Where we are and where we need to be
4
Q
What are SMART aims?
A
For a defined population they need to be: Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time limited
5
Q
What does the PDSA cycle consist of?
A
Plan, Do, Study, Act
6
Q
How is a risk score calculated?
A
Likelihood score X Consequence Score
E.g if a if it is almost certain that an incident will happen and if it did it would cause death, the risk score would be…
5 x 5 = 25
7
Q
What is a near miss?
A
A harm event that could’ve happened but didn’t due to chance or discovery of it.
