Accidents and patient safety

A collection of recently published journal articles, books and websites all available from the Healthcare Library located on the first floor of the Ark Centre.

Databases: CINAHL, BNI and OMNI.

This list was put together using the library's internet database collection.

For access and training call the library team on 01256 313169.

Journal articles

Title: Improving patient safety in the NHS.
Source: British Journal of Nursing, 2006, 23 Feb, 15(4), p186, ISSN: 0966-0461.
Author(s): Tingle-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Complications after unintentional intra-arterial injection of drugs: risks, outcomes, and management strategies.
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Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2005 Jun, vol. 80, no. 6, p. 783-95, (99 ref) , ISSN: 0025-6196.
Author(s): Sen-S, Chini-EN, Brown-MJ.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title: Patient safety internet resources for midwifery practice.
Source: Journal Midwifery & Women's Health, 2005, Nov,/Dec, 50(6), p539-41, ISSN: 1526-9523.
Author(s): Angelini-D, Kriebs-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Fewer accidents and better maintenance with active wheelchair check- ups: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
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Source: Clinical Rehabilitation, 2004 Sep, vol. 18, no. 6, p. 631-9, (17 ref), ISSN: 0269-2155.
Author(s): Hansen-R, Tresse-S, Gunnarsson-RK.
(COPYRIGHT BY CINAHL Information Systems, Glendale CA, USA)

Title: Patient safety: improving incident reporting.
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Source: Nursing Standard, 2005, 14 Dec, 20(14), p43-6, ISSN: 0029-6570.
Author(s): Bird-D.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Leadership and support for safety.
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Source: Nursing Standard, 2005, 30 Nov, 20(12), p52-5, ISSN: 0029-6570.
Author(s): Dennis-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Building a safety culture.
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Source: Nursing Standard, 2005, 23 Nov, 20(11), p48-52, ISSN: 0029-6570.
Author(s): Milligan-F, Denis-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Internet resources for patient safety.
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Source: AORN Journal, 2005, Aug, 82(2), p291-3, ISSN: 0001-2092.
Author(s): Beyea-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Adverse events and near miss reporting in the NHS.
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BMJ Publishing Group for NHS
Source: Quality & Safety in Health Care, 2005, Aug, 14(4), p279-83, ISSN: 1475-3898.
Author(s): Shaw-R, Drever-F, Hughes-H.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Using trigger tools to enhance patient safety.
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Source: AORN Journal, 2005, Jul, 82(1), p115-6, ISSN: 0001-2092.
Author(s): Beyea-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: High reliability theory and highly reliable organizations.
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Source: AORN Journal, 2005, Jun, 81(6), p1319-22, ISSN: 0001-2092.
Author(s): Beyea-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Do split-side rails present an increased risk to patient safety?
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BMJ Publishing Group for NHS
Source: Quality & Safety in Health Care, 2005, Apr, 14(2), p113-6, ISSN: 1475-3898.
Author(s): Hignett-S, Griffiths-P.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Preventing patient falls in perioperative settings.
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Source: AORN Journal, 2005, Feb, 81(2), p393-5, ISSN: 0001-2092.
Author(s): Beyea-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Modification of bed systems and use of accessories to reduce the risk of hospital-bed entrapment.
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Source: Rehabilitation Nursing, 2005, Jan,/Feb, 30(1), p9-17, ISSN: 0278-4807.
Author(s): Powell-Cope-G, Baptiste-A, Nelson-A.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: The 2005 National Patient Safety Goals.
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Source: AORN Journal, 2005, Jan, 81(1), p207-11, ISSN: 0001-2092.
Author(s): Beyea-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Patient safety in rehabilitation nursing.
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Source: Rehabilitation Nursing, 2004, Nov,/Dec, 29(6), p182, ISSN: 0278-4807.
Author(s): Nelson-A.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: The safety gap.
Source: Health Service Journal, 2004, 30 Sep, 114(5925), p18, ISSN: 0952-2271.
Author(s): Gowman-N.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Intimidation in healthcare settings and patient safety.
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Source: AORN Journal, 2004, Jul, 80(1), p115-7, ISSN: 0001-2092.
Author(s): Beyea-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Improving patients' safety: the national reporting and learning system goes live.
Source: British Journal Healthcare Computing & Information Management, 2004, Jun, 21(5), p20-2, ISSN: 0266-5127.
Author(s): Flashman-C.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: A critical partnership: safety for nurses and patients.
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Source: AORN Journal, 2004, Jun, 79(6), p1299-1302, ISSN: 0001-2092.
Author(s): Beyea-A.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Safety resources for perioperative clinicians.
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Source: AORN Journal, 2004, Apr, 79(4), p835-5, ISSN: 0001-2092.
Author(s): Beyea-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Keeping patients safe: procedure and site verification and preprocedure pause.
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Source: AORN Journal, 2004, Apr, 79(4), p787-96, ISSN: 0001-2092.
Author(s): Rusynko-B, Perry-Ewald-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: JCAHO says watch your p's and q's.
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Source: Nursing, 2004, Mar, 34(3), p55, ISSN: 0360-4039.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Incident reporting: every nurse's responsibility.
Source: Paediatric Nursing, 2004, Feb, 16(1), p23-7, ISSN: 0269-9079.
Author(s): Knight-D.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Achieving a safer health service, part 2: reporting requirements.
Source: Professional Nurse, 2004, Feb, 19(6), p328-32, ISSN: 0266-8130.
Author(s): Woodward-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: How safe is your environment of care.
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Source: Nursing Management USA, 2004, Jan, 35(1), p12, ISSN: 0744-6314.
Author(s): Samet-D.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Achieving a safer health service, part 1: making safety a way of life. 1st of a 3 part series on achieving better patient safety by changing attitudes to incident reporting. Looks at work of National Patient Safety Agency and its 7 key steps to improve patient safety. 28 refs).
Source: Professional Nurse, 2004, Jan, 19(5), p265-8, ISSN: 0266-8130.
Author(s): Woodward-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Evaluation of the culture of safety: survey of clinicians and managers in an academic medical center. (Research in the USA to measure staff perceptions of safety and clinical risk before implementing changes to enhance patient safety. 22 refs).
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BMJ Publishing Group for NHS
Source: Quality & Safety in Health Care, 2003, Dec, 12(6), p405-10, ISSN: 1475-3898.
Author(s): Pronovost-P, Weast-B, Holzmueller-C.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Keeping children safe in the healthcare system. (Improving patient safety in children's services and the role of the nurse. 6 refs).
Source: Paediatric Nursing, 2003, Oct, 15(8), p20-2, ISSN: 0269-9079.
Author(s): Smallman-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: The National Patient Safety Agency. (Public Health Issues supplement. The work of the agency, highlighting the importance of developing a culture in maternity care that encourages the reporting of patient safety incidents. 10 refs).
Source: British Journal of Midwifery, 2003, Nov, 11(11), p675-8, ISSN: 0969-4900.
Author(s): Johnson-S.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Using failure mode and effects analysis to improve patient safety. (Patient Safety First. Using prospective risk analysis to identify hazards or high risk processes which need improving to ensure safety in patient care. 14 refs).
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Source: AORN Journal, 2003, Jul, 78(1), p16-37, ISSN: 0001-2092.
Author(s): Spath-P.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Using simulation to design and integrate technology for safer and more efficient practice environments. (Conference supplement. Role of patient safety simulation laboratories (PSSL) to test health technology in the USA).
Source: Nursing Outlook, 2003, May/Jun, 51(3), pS27-S29 (supplement), ISSN: 0029-6554.
Author(s): Nelson-A.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) and the technology of patient safety. (Conference supplement. Description of the work of an US agency set up to investigate the use of technology to improve patient safety. 1 ref).
Source: Nursing Outlook, 2003, May/Jun, 51(3), pS25-S26 (supplement), ISSN: 0029-6554.
Author(s): Parsons-D.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Law for midwives: step 54: National Patient Safety Agency. (Step by Step series. Agency set up to collect and analyse information on adverse events in the NHS to reduce negligence. 4 refs).
Source: British Journal of Midwifery, 2003, Jun, 11(6), p370, ISSN: 0969-4900.
Author(s): Dimond-B.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: The culture of safety: results of an organization-wide survey in 15 California hospitals. (Research into variations in staff attitudes towards patient safety culture according to hospital, job class and clinical status. 28 refs).
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BMJ Publishing Group for NHS
Source: Quality & Safety in Health Care, 2003, Apr, 12(2), p112-8, ISSN: 1475-3898.
Author(s): Singer-S, Gaba-D, Geppert-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Title: Making the NHS safer for patients. (Work of the National Patient Safety Agency in learning from adverse events and near misses. 2 refs) .
Source: Primary Health Care, 2003, Feb, 13(1), p12-3, ISSN: 0264-5033.
Author(s): Parker-J.
(COPYRIGHT BY BNI Publications, Bournemouth, UK)

Books

Class: WX175
Title: Clinical risk management: enhancing patient safety 2nd ed
Author: Vincent, Charles
Imprint: London: BMJ Books, 2001

Class: W490
Title: Working for a safer world 23rd ed
Author: Howells, Kin; Home and Leisure Accident Surveillance System
Imprint: Consumer Affairs Directorate, 2001

Class: W400
Title: Prevention and reduction of accidental injury in children and older people: evidence briefing
Author: Millward, Louise; Morgan, Anthony
Imprint: London: Health Development Agency, 2003

Websites

A safer place for patients
'A safer place for patients: Learning to improve patient safety' is published by the National Audit Office (NAO) and the Department of Health in 2005.

Clean your hands campaign
This site provides an introduction to the cleanyourhands campaign, which has been developed by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) and aims to "minimise the risk to patient safety of low compliance with hand hygiene by NHS staff through a national strategy of improvement."

Clinical handover and patient safety : literature review report
This review of published and unpublished literature on clinical handover and patient safety was prepared by the Australian Resource Centre for Healthcare Innovations (ARCHI) on behalf of the Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care.

Falls : how to lower your risk
A brief patient information leaflet which provides tips on preventing falls for older people and the elderly. Produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

Worried about falls?
One in a series of Treatment Notes, produced by the Consumers' Association (CA) for patients based on matching information from the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB). This issue of Treatment Notes explains why falls are so common among older people, and ways to prevent them.