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Concept Analysis Template SAFETY Definition: •

The minimization of risk factors and errors that could cause harm to clients, self or others through individual, unit, or system performance (QSEN, NLN, Giddens, 2016)

Antecedents:  Policies and procedures  Protocols  Regulations and standards  Patient-centered focus  Integrate EBP (evidenced based practice)

Defining Characteristics/Theoretical Links:  QSEN  Human factors: Supportive team  Crew management and resources o Minimize distractions  Some things we can delegate to the LPN

Consequences (Positive/Desired): < Events or outcomes that occur with normal/proper functioning of the concept or its characteristics>  

Patient gets necessary treatment No unnecessary injury to patient

Risk Factors/Barriers (if present):  

The ability or inability to perform multiple tasks at once No leadership team with supportive environment

Consequences (Negative/Undesired):  Patient harm  Poor patient outcomes  Organization that does not have this culture of safety

Interrelated concepts:  Healthcare quality  Collaboration  Communication  Care coordination Exemplars in Curriculum:  Risk Factors & Personal Safety Management (poison, injuries, drownings, etc.)  Culture of Safety • Levels of Error (Adverse events, Near miss, Sentinel events) • Root Cause Analysis • Workplace culture, violence; healthy workplace environment (Silence kills)  Point of Care • Fall prevention • Procedure Safety  Skill(s): Medication administration • Medication Admin: High Alert Meds as they apply to selected populations, • Central Lines • Blood Administration • IV titration; • Multiple IV line management  Systems Level • National quality benchmarks  Skills: Abuse/Neglect Screening (assessing personal safety of client)  Skill: Procedure safety techniques – body mechanics...