Building a Strong Patient Safety Program in Veterinary Medicine - by Kenneth R Rohde & Karen Faunt (Paperback)

About the Book

A comprehensive and practical four volume set to support the understanding of all phases of a Veterinary Patient Safety Program for practitioners of all skill levels.

Book Synopsis

A comprehensive and practical four volume set to support the understanding of all phases of a Veterinary Patient Safety Program for practitioners of all skill levels. The book is designed for use as an academic textbook as well as a practical reference for practices of all sizes.

Volume I - Building a Strong Patient Safety Program

Section 1: Foundations

Section 2: Proven Tools and Methods to Prevent Errors

Volume II - Capturing and Managing Patient Safety Data

Section 3: Recognizing and Capturing your Patient Safety Events

Section 4: Screening and Immediate Response to Patient Safety Events

Section 5: Categorizing Events

Volume III - Identifying and Understanding Organizational Patient Safety Contributors

Section 6: Identifying Organizational Patient Safety Problems

Section 7: Understanding Why Organizational Problems Happen

Volume IV - Implementing Patient Safety Improvements

Section 8: Implementing Effective Actions

Section 9: Delivering the Benefits

Review Quotes

"Building a Strong Patient Safety Program in Veterinary Medicine is an instant classic. Here at last, the resource for Veterinary Medicine to build patient safety into everyday practice. These volumes do double duty, as a how-to guide for practices of all sizes, and textbook for practitioners to improve the care they provide."

Dr. Albert Wu, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality

"This pioneering guide offers a comprehensive yet accessible framework for veterinary professionals to enhance patient safety. From foundational concepts to advanced techniques in patient safety science, the book equips readers with the tools to create a positive safety culture, analyze events effectively, and implement meaningful improvements. Including practical commentary, detailed examples, and a comprehensive self-assessment, this book is an invaluable resource for veterinary teams of all types wanting to establish a patient safety program and improve quality of care. "

Lydia Love DVM DACVAA, Clinical Associate Professor at

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine