Case Study:
Patient Safety Trends
Read the article, "Hospitals as Emerging Leaders in Patient Safety: Lessons Learned and Future Directions," that discusses patient safety trends in America.
In a 2 to 3 page paper discuss the following:
1. Has patient safety in America improved over the past few decades?
2. What are the major patient safety issues in America's hospitals?
3. How does patient safety in America compare with that of similar nations?
4. What can policy makers and health managers do to improve patient safety?