Understand the Science of Safety

The Understand the Science of Safety module of the CUSP Toolkit discusses the importance of understanding system design, safe design principles, and valuing diverse input from team members. By analyzing patient safety as a science, frontline providers will provide a higher quality of patient-centered care on their hospital unit.

This module includes--

Facilitator Notes [ - 2.88 MB] (Accessible Version)

Presentation Slides [ - 2.41 MB] (Accessible Version)

Tools

Daily Goals Checklist [ - 144.66 KB] (Accessible Version)
Conducting a Morning Briefing [ - 162.5 KB] (Accessible Version)
Shadowing Another Professional Tool [ - 246.5 KB] (Accessible Version)
Observing Patient Care Rounds [ - 223.5 KB] (Accessible Version)
Team Check-up Tool [ - 227.5 KB] (Accessible Version)

Video (Flash® file)

Understand the Science of Safety (Full Video, 23 min.)

Video Segments (Flash® file)

Safety is a Property of the System (4 min., 38 sec.)
Standardize When You Can (1 min., 42 sec.)
Create Independent Checks (2 min., 13 sec.)
Learn From Defects (2 min., 58 sec.)
Principles of Safe Design Apply to Technical and Teamwork (6 min., 27 sec.)
Teams Make Wise Decisions With Diverse and Independent Input (3 min., 57 sec.)

ZIP files

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