Patient Safety and Quality in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation

Description

This volume provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of patient safety issues and quality improvement for the pediatric hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant practice. The book reviews patient safety in complex healthcare delivery systems, delineates the various safety issues affecting pediatric hematology/oncology patients, and discusses quality improvement methods and improvement science that allow the reader to implement and sustain change in their home institution. The text also explores mechanisms to measure quality and safety outcomes, allowing the provider to implement proven processes shown to minimize harm to patients.

Written by experts in the field, Patient Safety and Quality in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals treating pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplant patients.

Key Features

• Provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of patient safety, quality improvement, and the safety issues of pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplant patients
• Explores mechanisms to measure safety outcomes
• Written by experts in the field

Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1 Introduction to Patient Safety and Quality in the Pediatric/Hematology Oncology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Practice – Christopher E. Dandoy, Joanne Hilden, Amy Billett, Brigitta Mueller
2. Chapter 2 Science of Improvement – Michael A. Rosen, Sallie J. Weaver
3. Chapter 3 Introduction to Patient Safety – Frank Federico, Amy L. Billett
4. Chapter 4 Teamwork and Collaboration – Melissa Sundberg, Raina Paul, George R. Verghese
5. Chapter 5 QI Methods and Improvement Science – Lori Rutman, Selena Hariharan
6. Chapter 6 Measuring for Improvement – Rachel Thienprayoon, Kathy Demmel, Lloyd Provost
7. Chapter 7 Sustainability and Spread – Mona D. Shah, Jacqueline R. Ward, Angelo P. Giardino
8. Chapter 8 Principles of Patient Safety in Pediatric Hem/Onc/HSCT – Patrick Guffey, Daniel Hyman
9. Chapter 9 Implementation of Evidence Based Care – Pauline A. Daniels, Jared D. Capouya
10. Chapter 10 Chemotherapy and Medication Safety – Sylvia Bartel, Audrea H. Szabatura, Colin Moore
11. Chapter 11 Healthcare-Associated Infections in Pediatric Hematology Oncology – James M. Hoffman, Chris I. Wong Quiles, Ashley Crumby, Elisabeth E. Adderson
12. Chapter 12 Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism – Julie Jaffray, Char Witmer
13. Chapter 13 Blood Product Administration Safety – Jennifer Webb, Rahul Shah, Naomi Luban
14. Chapter 14 Home Medication Safety and Adherence – Zerillo, Walsh
15. Chapter 15 Implementation of Evidence-Based Care in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Practice – Eric J. Werner, Dana E. Ramirez
16. Chapter 16 Implementation of Evidence-Based Care in the Sickle Cell and Hemophilia Patient Population – Karen A. Kalinyak, Christopher E. Dandoy, Rachelle Nuss
17. Chapter 17 Quality and Safety in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients – Kathy Ruble, Christa Krupski, Allen Chen, Christopher E. Dandoy
18. Chapter 18 Quality in Pediatric Palliative Care – Emma Jones, Rachel Thienprayoon, Michelle Hidalgo, Stacie Stapleton
19. Chapter 19 Careers in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety – Jeffrey Hord, J. Allyson Hays, Roland Chu
20. Chapter 20 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Resources – Christopher E. Dandoy, Joanne M. Hilden, Amy L. Billett, Brigitta U. Mueller

Editors Biography

Christopher E. Dandoy, MD, MSc
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence, Division of Bone Marrow Transplant and Immune Deficiency, Cincinnati, OH, USA

Joanne Hilden, MD
Children’s Hospital Colorado, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Aurora, CO, USA

Amy L. Billett, MD
Dana-Farber, Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston, MA, USA

Brigitta U. Mueller, MD, MHCM
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA