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04278nam a2200289 i 4500 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER |
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CSPC |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION |
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20260415151433.0 |
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260415s2024 nyua b 001 0 eng d |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781984685377 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE |
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| Original cataloging agency |
CSPC |
| Language of cataloging |
eng |
| Transcribing agency |
CSPC |
| Description conventions |
rda |
| 050 00 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER |
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| Classification number |
RT86.7 |
| Item number |
.N877 2024 |
| 082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Classification number |
610.73 |
| Item number |
N937 |
| 245 02 - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
A nurse's guide to promoting safety measures throughout the lifespan. |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE |
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| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture |
New York : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer |
3G E-Learning, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice |
2024. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
xiv, 293 pages : |
| Other physical details |
illustrations ; |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE |
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rdacontent |
| Content type term |
text |
| 337 ## - MEDIA TYPE |
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| Source |
rdamedia |
| Media type term |
unmediated |
| 338 ## - CARRIER TYPE |
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| Source |
rdacarrier |
| Carrier type term |
volume |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE |
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| Bibliography, etc. note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE |
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| Formatted contents note |
Introduction to safety measures in healthcare -- Principles of patient safety and risk management -- Communication techniques for promoting safety measures -- Healthcare-associated infections -- Assessing and managing medication safety -- Promoting safety measures for pediatric and neonatal patients -- Promoting safety measures for older adults -- Emergency preparedness and disaster management. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
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| Summary, etc. |
"Safety is a fundamental concern of all nurses and is an essential aspect of providing quality patient care. Nurses play a vital role in preventing accidents and injuries in healthcare settings, as well as in the community. They are trained to identify potential hazards and implement strategies to prevent accidents from occurring. One of the primary responsibilities of nurses is to ensure the safety of their patients. This includes assisting patients with mobility and other daily activities to prevent falls, monitoring patients for signs of adverse reactions to medications, and ensuring that equipment is<br/>functioning properly. Nurses also play an important role in educating patients and their families on how to prevent accidents and injuries. Despite nurses' best efforts, accidents cannot always be prevented. In these instances, nurses must be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to minimize the harm caused. This may involve providing first aid or CPR, activating emergency response teams, or administering medications or other treatments. In addition to their responsibilities in healthcare settings, nurses also play an important role in promoting safety in the community. They may work with schools<br/>and other organizations to develop and implement safety programs, provide training on injury prevention, and advocate for policies that promote public health and safety. To be effective in their role as protectors of patients, nurses must have a high awareness of the elements of a safe environment. This includes ensuring that equipment is properly maintained and regularly inspected, identifying and addressing potential hazards, and following established protocols and procedures. Nurses must also be familiar with emergency response plans and be able to quickly and effectively respond to emergencies.<br/>Accidents are often caused by human conduct, such as carelessness or negligence. As such, nurses must also work to promote a culture of safety in healthcare settings. This involves encouraging all members of the healthcare team to take responsibility for patient safety, encouraging open communication and reporting of safety concerns, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The book Nurse's Guide to Promoting Safety Measures throughout the Lifespan" is a comprehensive guide for nurses to understand and implement safety measures in healthcare settings. It contains eight chapters that cover various aspects of promoting safety measures throughout a patient's lifespan. The book provides nurses with a comprehensive guide to promote safety measures throughout a<br/>patient's lifespan, covering various aspects of healthcare settings and patient populations. It emphasizes the importance of creating a safe environment for patients and healthcare workers and provides strategies to prevent potential risks and promote effective communication and infection control measures"-- Back cover. |
| 650 #4 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element |
Nursing care |
| General subdivision |
Safety measures. |
| 650 #4 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element |
Patient safety. |
| 710 1# - ADDED ENTRY--CORPORATE NAME |
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| Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element |
3G E-Learning. |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
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Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Suppress in OPAC |
No |
| Koha item type |
Books |
| Classification part |
610.73 |
| Item part |
N937 |
| Call number prefix |
NUR |
| Call number suffix |
2024 |
