2014
A comprehensive obstetric patient safety program reduces liability claims and payments
Pettker CM, Thung SF, Lipkind HS, Illuzzi JL, Buhimschi CS, Raab CA, Copel JA, Lockwood CJ, Funai EF. A comprehensive obstetric patient safety program reduces liability claims and payments. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 211: 319-325. PMID: 24925798, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.04.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStudy periodPatient safety programMedian annual paymentsSafety programAdverse outcomesSingle institutionTeaching hospitalProgram's inception
2011
A comprehensive obstetrics patient safety program improves safety climate and culture
Pettker CM, Thung SF, Raab CA, Donohue KP, Copel JA, Lockwood CJ, Funai EF. A comprehensive obstetrics patient safety program improves safety climate and culture. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 204: 216.e1-216.e6. PMID: 21376160, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.11.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient safety programPatient safety committeeSafety Attitudes QuestionnaireSafety programSafety cultureObstetric hospitalistsStaff membersSafety climatePerceptions of managementImproved safety climateSafety CommitteeNursesAttitudes QuestionnaireSignificant improvementSafetyTeamwork cultureHospitalistsStress recognition