Patient safety is a huge issue that should never be overlooked. I want to learn more about this topic because patient safety is such an important factor in healthcare. No one deserves to die because of a mistake that could have been prevented. I feel like nurses have should always be aware and remain proactive in what they do and be active in activities that enhance patient safety. Enhancing patient safety also contributes to the overall success of the healthcare facility (Potter & Perry, 2013, p.370).
How it achieve this is often very complex.With never events policy, there are clearly defined the most processes and procedures that’s needed for patients to help ensure that these incidents do not happen and keep patient safe. The numbers of never events reported in the NHS in the last two years, as detailed in 2010, demonstrate there is plenty of work to do to eradicate these incidents. Although the Occurrence of the Never Event is easily recognized and clearly defined – this requirement helps minimize disputes around who makes error, and ensures focus on learning and improving patient safety. The rationale behind a type of serious incident being included on the Never Events list is that there are barriers to prevent it from occurring and guidance is in place to ensure it should never happen. However, it is acknowledged that the effective implementation of such procedures and guidance relies heavily on both the organization and the workforce within it.
Employers in social care and in the health sector carry out CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checks, as this is a requirement for those working in the sectors. Certain offences may disqualify potential apprentices from employment in these sectors and thus automatically preclude them from completing the apprenticeship framework. Potential apprentices should therefore discuss any relevant matters with their employer prior to enrolment. It is very important that someone wanting to complete an Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care is totally aware of all the work and study requirements, timescales for achievement and additionally is fully supported during this process by their employer who may be asked
Hospital Group Productivity The organizational structure of a hospital is very complex and encompasses many different aspects. Therefore, it is important that every group work effectively to increase productivity. The main groups identified in the hopsital setting are administrators, caregivers (such as physicians and nurses), and support staff (such as housekeepers and kitchen workers). This report will identify that the main problems that hinder productivity for each group are: role conflicts within groups, communication problems among group members, lack of cohesiveness in groups with diverse members, and excessive intergroup conflict; it will also provide recommendations for resolving these issues in order to increase group productivity. Role conflicts within groups First, we will discuss role conflict and how it relates to each group in a hospital setting.
The medication throughout the hospital should be kept safely locked away and always checked to see if the patients have been given the right amount. If the patient had been given more than the required amount then they could result in severe illness or even worse, death. Surgery Surgery is a health, safety and a security hazard. When getting surgery the doctors or nurses must ensure that the procedure is done correctly as if not done to high standards then the patient could result in getting infected which could lead to illnesses. Also, after the procedure is complete the tools and equipment used must be disposed of properly by being put into the yellow hazard bags and placed into waste bins.
This is one department where teamwork is essential and a lack of leadership amongst co-workers can lead to ineffective care (36). It is important to have communication and training because patient’s conditions are more serious and can change quickly. Because the conditions of a patient are more serious, any health care provider on that unit needs to know who to call or what therapies to use/change to improve a patient’s condition. 2) Medical Teams in the Emergency Department: Providers in this department include Nurses, Respiratory therapists, and physicians. Physician assistants, X-ray technicians and lab technicians may also be called to the department.
A professional characteristic I possess is being serious when needed. While on the job I would handle every situation, rather it be changing a patient’s bed or administering the right medication, I would do so in a professional and serious manner. Nursing is a highly serious job and the wrong move could threaten the patient’s life. These are only a few characteristics that will help me become a great nurse and make the right decisions in difficult situations. Being top of the class in the nursing program is one of my main goals.
Below par wages are not the only reason nursing positions are hard to fill, nurses have a job that requires physical as well as mental strength and their employers must provide good working conditions to retain nurses. Reasons for the Shortage From 2006 to 2007 nurses pay increased only 1.34%, which is well below inflation (Herbst, 2007). RN’s are highly trained and skilled members of the workforce but their average pay is only $58,000 compared to $36,300 for average U.S. workers overall (Herbst, 2007). Clearly nurses don’t
They can also become more irritable. They can have poor health and rate of mortality also increases. A study on the sleep-deprived elder women revealed that they have less adverse health effects as compared to younger women. This means according to this study, greater age can be a positive factor as it leads to resistance to the health impacts of night time working (Mn, 2013). The incidents of Fatigue in night shift nurses can be worsened in the night shift nurses that don’t have a holiday in a week and they don’t have a day off during a work.
Even though workers deaths, injuries and illnesses are noticeably lower today than 40 years ago, they are still not low enough. This means that OSHA must carefully target its efforts and leverage it resources. One way we do that is through targeted inspections and penalties. The maximum fine for a serious violation is $7,000 — a small