Patient Safety

In the context of healthcare, safety may be understood generally preventing patient harm. This is further confirmed by the fact that “patient safety focuses on designing systems to remove factors known to cause errors or adverse events” (LoBiondo-Wood & Haber, 2017, p. 432). On the basis of this definition or conceptualization of (patient) safety, it is possible to recognize a number of issues that may threaten or undermine patient safety. One particular issue that needs attention is hospital-acquired infections, which in many cases occur because medical staff fail to properly disinfect themselves or the equipment they use on patients. Another example that underlines the importance of patient safety is prescription error, which in many cases is further aggravated by the professional’s failure to disclose the error completely or in a timely manner. I am aware that error is inherent to the human condition, but I also believe that risk may be minimized through study, discipline, and commitment. This is what I have always strived to accomplish as a

People tend to associate quality with achieving a desired health outcome. The following may be seen as a practical definition of quality: “Quality in healthcare [is] doing the right thing for the right patient, at the right time, in the right way to achieve the best possible results” (Yuan & Chung, 2016, p. 1635). There is no question that all health professionals need to prioritize quality. Also, it is necessary to recognize that quality transcends curing an injury or disease. quality is related to healing, which involves the physical, but also the psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of the individual. Quality is also related to scientific research and technological innovation, which leads to new medications, surgical procedures, and even standards of practice. Health professionals need to remain up-to-date so that they can guarantee high-quality