Main description:

This volume provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of patient safety issues and quality improvement for the pediatric hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant practice. The book reviews patient safety in complex healthcare delivery systems, delineates the various safety issues affecting pediatric hematology/oncology patients, and discusses quality improvement methods and improvement science that allow the reader to implement and sustain change in their home institution. The text also explores mechanisms to measure quality and safety outcomes, allowing the provider to implement proven processes shown to minimize harm to patients. Written by experts in the field, Patient Safety and Quality in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals treating pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplant patients.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Patient Safety and Quality in the Pediatric/Hematology Oncology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant PracticeChristopher E. Dandoy, Joanne Hilden, Amy Billett, Brigitta Mueller
Chapter 2 Science of ImprovementMichael A. Rosen, Sallie J. Weaver
Chapter 3 Introduction to Patient SafetyFrank Federico, Amy L. Billett
Chapter 4 Teamwork and CollaborationMelissa Sundberg, Raina Paul, George R. Verghese
Chapter 5 QI Methods and Improvement ScienceLori Rutman, Selena Hariharan
Chapter 6 Measuring for ImprovementRachel Thienprayoon, Kathy Demmel, Lloyd Provost
Chapter 7 Sustainability and SpreadMona D. Shah, Jacqueline R. Ward, Angelo P. Giardino
Chapter 8 Principles of Patient Safety in Pediatric Hem/Onc/HSCTPatrick Guffey, Daniel Hyman
Chapter 9 Implementation of Evidence Based CarePauline A. Daniels, Jared D. Capouya
Chapter 10 Chemotherapy and Medication SafetySylvia Bartel, Audrea H. Szabatura, Colin Moore
Chapter 11 Healthcare-Associated Infections in Pediatric Hematology OncologyJames M. Hoffman, Chris I. Wong Quiles, Ashley Crumby, Elisabeth E. Adderson
Chapter 12 Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism Julie Jaffray, Char Witmer
Chapter 13 Blood Product Administration SafetyJennifer Webb, Rahul Shah, Naomi Luban
Chapter 14 Home Medication Safety and AdherenceZerillo, Walsh
Chapter 15 Implementation of Evidence-Based Care in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology PracticeEric J. Werner, Dana E. Ramirez
Chapter 16 Implementation of Evidence-Based Care in the Sickle Cell and Hemophilia Patient PopulationKaren A. Kalinyak, Christopher E. Dandoy, Rachelle Nuss
Chapter 17 Quality and Safety in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant PatientsKathy Ruble, Christa Krupski, Allen Chen, Christopher E. Dandoy
Chapter 18 Quality in Pediatric Palliative CareEmma Jones, Rachel Thienprayoon, Michelle Hidalgo, Stacie Stapleton
Chapter 19 Careers in Quality Improvement and Patient SafetyJeffrey Hord, J. Allyson Hays, Roland Chu
Chapter 20 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety ResourcesChristopher E. Dandoy, Joanne M. Hilden, Amy L. Billett, Brigitta U. Mueller