Explain the benefit(s) for healthcare organizations that initiate voluntary reporting systems
Explain the benefit(s) for healthcare organizations that initiate voluntary reporting systems
Based upon Gibson and Singh Part 3 and 4
The culture of cover-up is contradictory to our professional code of ethics. Gibson and Singh provided a detailed overview of why medical errors occur and they provided rationales behind the culture of cover-up in the health care environment. They described potential methods of regulation and reporting to better inform patients and consumers about their health care providers. Gibson and Singh also devoted an entire chapter to the use of technology making health care safer. Consider the importance of developing competency in nursing informatics and technology in healthcare. How might these systems impact nursing practice now and in the future?
- Describe the meaning of the ‘culture of coverup’ and the consequences to patients, families, the public, and healthcare facilities.
- Explain how healthcare consumers can access and investigate potential providers or facilities before making selections about health care providers and facilities.
- Explain the benefit(s) for healthcare organizations that initiate voluntary reporting systems for internal use and how the information and data collected can be utilized for quality improvement project(s) to continually improve the safety of health care provided to patients.?
- Describe the need for healthcare providers to use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making? How does technology support safety at health care facilities?
- Gibson and Singh compared the current health care system to less flawed, safer industries, like aviation. Compare and contrast safety and quality in health care when compared to the aviation industry?
- Support entries with quotations from the book as needed and with literature and sources from the course and the library (see requirements in # 1
