Safety

Question 1

define the concept of safety

Answer 1

minimizing risk of harm to patients and providers through individual performance and system effectiveness

Question 2

what are the categories of safety

Answer 2

diagnostic errors
treatment errors
preventive errors

Question 3

give an example of a diagnostic error

Answer 3

a delay in medical diagnosis

Question 4

give an example of a treatment error

Answer 4

incorrect or delayed interventions

Question 5

give an example of preventive errors

Answer 5

failure to rescue when a patient’s condition deteriorates

Question 6

what are the key attributes to safety

Answer 6

knowledge
skills
attitudes

Question 7

what qualities should a nurse have to practice safety

Answer 7

assertive-speak up and ask questions about care

be knowledgeable

have a support person to assist

practice safe behaviors such as handwashing and reporting mistakes

Question 8

what are the interrelated concepts of safety

Answer 8

accountability
advocacy
assessment
clinical decision making
evidence based practice 
quality improvement