Supporting resources
Supporting materials for implementing the WHO Multi-professional Patient Safety Curriculum Guide are available to download below. This includes guidance on adaptation the guide to local contexts, additional resources to aid implementation and teaching resources such as slides and hand-outs.
Getting started with the guide in your organization
Information notes
Teaching resources
Handouts
Course 01: what is patient safety
Course 01a: patient safety definitions
Course 02: why applying human factors is important for patient safety
Course 03: systems and the effect of complexity on patient care
Course 04: being an effective team player
Course 05: learning from error
Course 05a: root cause analysis
Course 06: understanding and managing clinical risk
Course 07: using quality improvement methods to improve care
Course 07a: Quality improvement methods
Course 08: engaging with patients and carers
Course 09: infection prevention and control
Course 10: patient safety and invasive procedures
Course 11: improving medication safety
Teaching slides
Evaluation
The evaluation of the Multi-professional Patient Safety Curriculum Guide took place in 12 pilot sites and numerous complementary test sites. It was initiated in January 2012 and data collection ended in December 2012.The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the Curriculum Guide as a resource for teaching patient safety to students in the fields of dentistry, midwifery, nursing and pharmacy.
Evaluation report
- Evaluation report (2013)
- Comparison of evaluation results (2013)
- Global evaluation study
- Information note on evaluation
- Information Note on Complementary Test Sites
Promotional material
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