Patient Safety

Today, in 21st century healthcare at least 10% of hospitalised patients are subjected to some degree of unintended harm as a result of the treatment they receive. Despite the growing patient safety agenda there is little empirical evidence to demonstrate that patient safety is i…

Background: Dispensing medication is a chain of multiple stages, and any error during the dispensing process may cause potential or actual risk for the patient. Few research studies have investigated the nature and contributory factors associated with dispensing errors in hospit…

The quality and safety of nursing practice are major concerns in nursing educational and clinical practice settings (Bartels & Bednash, 2005; Ironside, 2008). This research study adds to the growing body of evidence on nursing competency and safe nursing practice. The purpose of…

In the United States, under OSHA regulations, all respirators used in the workplace must be certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Under current NIOSH standards, loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) must provide a minimum…

With no cure or disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease (A.D.) and high-profile drug failures in recent clinical trials, there remains a global commitment to advancing dementia research and therapeutic innovation. As new clinical trials and research collaborations fo…

Patient safety has captured the attention of stakeholders due to an increase in reported healthcare errors and adverse events. Evidence in the literature emphasized leadership roles in promoting and advocating patient safety. The literature also associated patient safety with nu…