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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansObstetricsOrganizational CulturePatient Care TeamQuality Assurance, Health CareSafetySafety ManagementSurveys and QuestionnairesConceptsPatient safety programPatient safety committeeSafety Attitudes QuestionnaireSafety programSafety cultureObstetric hospitalistsStaff membersSafety climatePerceptions of managementImproved safety climateSafety CommitteeNursesAttitudes QuestionnaireSignificant improvementSafetyTeamwork cultureHospitalistsStress recognition
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 ResearchConceptsObstetric 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