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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsBirth InjuriesCompensation and RedressConnecticutDelivery, ObstetricFemaleHospitals, TeachingHumansInfant, NewbornLiability, LegalMalpracticeObstetrics and Gynecology Department, HospitalPatient SafetyPregnancyProgram EvaluationQuality Improvement
2009
Impact of a comprehensive patient safety strategy on obstetric adverse events
Pettker CM, Thung SF, Norwitz ER, Buhimschi CS, Raab CA, Copel JA, Kuczynski E, Lockwood CJ, Funai EF. Impact of a comprehensive patient safety strategy on obstetric adverse events. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 200: 492.e1-492.e8. PMID: 19249729, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.01.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCesarean SectionEpisiotomyFemaleHumansMedical ErrorsObstetric NursingObstetricsObstetrics and Gynecology Department, HospitalPatient Care TeamPregnancyProfessional Staff CommitteesProgram EvaluationRisk ManagementSafety ManagementStaff DevelopmentSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsObstetric adverse eventsAdverse Outcome IndexAdverse eventsOutcome indexPatient safety strategiesPatient safety committeePatient safety interventionsNumber of deliveriesAdverse outcomesObstetric servicesTotal deliveriesNurse positionsPatient safetySafety interventionsSafety CommitteeInterventionOutcomesSignificant improvementExpert reviewSafety climateComprehensive strategyDeliverySafety strategiesProtocol standardization