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A systemic methodology for risk management in healthcare sector [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Grimaldi, Sabrina   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Improving reliability in critical healthcare sector using FAMECA methodology

open access: yes, 2017
BackgroundHealthcare systems are critical to the well-being of the society. In such a setting, the ability of the system to perform its intended mission/function during the designed period of time (ie, reliability) is essential.
Polinpapilinho Freeman Katina   +1 more
core   +1 more source

An integrative approach to medical laboratory equipment risk management

open access: yesScientific Reports
Medical Laboratory Equipment (MLE) is one of the most influential means for diagnosing a patient in healthcare facilities. The accuracy and dependability of clinical laboratory testing is essential for making disease diagnosis.
Neven Saleh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ventilator Associated Event (VAE) Reduction Utilizing Bundle Sets in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

open access: yesAntimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Background: Ventilator-associated events (VAEs) are episodes of respiratory deterioration after stability during mechanical ventilation, posing significant risks for morbidity and mortality. Extremely low birth weight neonates (
Nicole Jackson
doaj   +1 more source

Experiencing and Learning from Entrepreneurial Failure [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Entrepreneurship literature has long focused on stories of entrepreneurial success. However, in recent years consensus has begun to build around the importance of also studying failure in order to develop a more holistic understanding of entrepreneurship.
Singh, Smita
core  

Evaluation of Time- and Cost-Saving Modifications of HFMEA

open access: yes, 2011
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate different shortcuts of Healthcare Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (HFMEA) in a radiotherapy setting. Design: A 2 2 study design was set up, in which 4 similar groups analyzed separately the possible risks of
Annemie Vlayen, Vlayen, Annemie
core   +1 more source

Foreign Direct Investment as an Entry Mode. An Application in Emerging Economies. [PDF]

open access: yes
This dissertation examines the determinants of foreign investment entry modes in Central and Eastern Europe during transition. Utilizing various theoretical bases in industrial organization and strategy, it attempts to distill a better understanding of ...
Sels, A.T.H.
core  

Using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to identify hazards within resuscitation

open access: yes, 2009
Study objective: Resuscitation is a fast paced highly complex process which makes considerable demands on the resuscitation team; even minor errors and failures may reduce the chance of a successful outcome. Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a team-
Bailey, M   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Iterative Interventions to Improve Admission Medication Reconciliation Completion Rates and Reduce Medication Errors at Post-Acute Care Facilities

open access: yesPatient Safety
# Background Medication errors are common, especially during care transitions, and associated with adverse patient outcomes. Effective medication reconciliation is essential to prevent errors.
Kai Xu, Nina Renzi, Lauren Ragusa
doaj   +1 more source

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