Patient Safety and Quality in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Dandoy, Christopher E. (Editor), Hilden, Joanne M. (Editor), Billett, Amy L. (Editor), Mueller, Brigitta U. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Hematology.; Oncology.; Medicine & Public Health.

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 pedia...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Patient Safety and Quality in the Pediatric/Hematology Oncology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Practice
• Science of Improvement
• Introduction to Patient Safety
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• QI Methods and Improvement Science
• Measuring for Improvement
• Sustainability and Spread
• Principles of Patient Safety in Pediatric Hem/Onc/HSCT
• Implementation of Evidence Based Care
• Chemotherapy and Medication Safety
• Healthcare-Associated Infections in Pediatric Hematology Oncology
• Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism
• Blood Product Administration Safety
• Home Medication Safety and Adherence
• Implementation of Evidence-Based Care in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Practice
• Implementation of Evidence-Based Care in the Sickle Cell and Hemophilia Patient Population
• Quality and Safety in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
• Quality in Pediatric Palliative Care
• Careers in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Resources.