Overview of progress in patient safety.
Am J Obstet Gynecol
; 204(1): 5-10, 2011 Jan.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21187195
ABSTRACT
In the 11 years since the Institute of Medicine reported ubiquitous problems with the quality and safety of patient care in the United States, efforts been made to improve health care. Obstetrics and gynecology has made some improvements; however, similar to other areas of health care, progress has been slow. The major deterrents are complexities in our health care system and culture and an immature science of safety and quality that makes measurement and evaluation of progress difficult. This article describes the efforts that have been made in obstetrics and gynecology to identify causes or factors that contribute to adverse outcomes, to develop measures of quality and safety, and to make improvements. It also offers a framework to help organize patient safety research and improvement. Finally, this article offers ways the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists can organize and support future work.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Mortalidade Materna
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Gestão da Segurança
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Erros Médicos
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Atenção à Saúde
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Ginecologia
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Obstetrícia
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Obstet Gynecol
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos