Patient+Safety

=Patient Safety (N=2)=


 * Definition:** Patient Safety - This concept has many different operational definitions--each being defined by research context. In general, however, patient safety refers to the concept that patients in health care settings are achieving intended outcomes. This term is often applied to falls, medication errors, and sometimes even more far-reaching concepts such as patient education, etc.
 * Source:** Iowa Department of Public Health http://www.idph.state.ia.us/patient_safety/glossary.asp
 * Focus:** Public Health


 * Definition:** Patient safety is a relatively recent initiative in healthcare, emphasizing the reporting, analysis and prevention of medical error and adverse healthcare events.
 * Source:** Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patient_safety
 * Focus:** Health Care