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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedLeotsakos A, Zheng H, Croteau R
Standardization in patient safety: the WHO High 5s project.
This paper reports on a global safety initiative of the World Health Organization to facilitate development, implementation, and evaluation of Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) within a global learning community. Thus far, 3 SOPs—correct surgery, medication reconciliation, concentrated injectable medicines—have been developed, implemented and evaluated in hospitals in 7 participating countries.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200006C
Citation: Leotsakos A, Zheng H, Croteau R .
Standardization in patient safety: the WHO High 5s project.
Int J Qual Health Care. 2014 Apr;26(2):109-16. doi: 10.1093/intqhc/mzu010..
Keywords: Patient Safety, Quality of Care, Surgery, Medication: Safety, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)