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Patient Safety Principles
(Mandatory Module)

Everything you need to complete this module is right here! Click on the links below to access the necessary tools and resources available for completion of this module.

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OBJECTIVE:
 
To learn the basic concepts of patient safety in a no blame environment, and what proactive steps can be used to prevent errors.
ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR DIAMOND STATUS:




Staff complete 5-question safety culture questionnaire which should be shared with staff and leadership before in-service training.
Complete the in-service training modules (PowerPoint Presentations):
     ~ What is Patient Safety?
     ~ Patient Safety in the Dialysis Unit

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:




Retest staff 6 months after the 5-Diamond program has been completed
Display Patient Safety posters
Distribute Speak Up brochure to patients
Develop a patient safety policy

TOOLS/
RESOURCES:










Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) Tool
In-Service Training Modules:
     ~ What is Patient Safety?
     ~ Patient Safety in the Dialysis Unit
Posters:
:
     ~ ABCs of Patient Safety
     ~ 5 Steps to Safer Health Care
Speak Up patient information brochure
30 Safe Practices for Better Health Care AHRQ Fact Sheet
Closing the Quality Gap AHRQ Fact Sheet
Model Patient Safety Policy    

MEASURE(S):

100% of staff compete Safety Attitudes Questionnaire.
90% of staff in-serviced on patient safety training sessions.


Printer-friendly verison of the Module Requirements List.

After you have completed the Patient Safety Principles module, and have documented the required measures, please complete the Project Reporting Form and submit it to Heather Cecil at hcecil@nw5.esrd.net or by fax at 804.794.3793.

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