Patient safety assessment manual 2nd edition

Overview

safety is a global health concern, affecting patients in all health care settings, whether in developed or developing countries. Research studies have shown that an estimated average of 10% of all inpatient admissions result in a degree of unintended patient harm. It is estimated that up to 75% of these lapses in health care delivery are preventable. In addition to human suffering, unsafe health care exacts a heavy economic toll. Indeed, it is estimated that 5–10% of expenditure on health is due to unsafe practices that result in patient harm. Most of this is due to system failures rather than the actions of individuals.