This volume provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of patient safety issues and quality improvement for the pediatric hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant practice. The book reviews patient safety in complex healthcare delivery systems, delineates the various safety issues affecting pediatric hematology/oncology patients, and discusses quality improvement methods and improvement science that allow the reader to implement and sustain change in their home institution. The text also explores mechanisms to measure quality and safety outcomes, allowing the provider to implement proven processes shown to minimize harm to patients. Written by experts in the field, Patient Safety and Quality in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals treating pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplant patients.

Table of contents (20 chapters)
Introduction to Patient Safety and Quality in the Pediatric/Hematology Oncology and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Practice
Dandoy, Christopher E. (et al.)
Pages 1-14
Science of Improvement
Rosen, Michael A. (et al.)
Pages 15-28
Introduction to Patient Safety
Federico, Frank (et al.)
Pages 29-49
Teamwork and Collaboration
Sundberg, Melissa (et al.)
Pages 51-65
QI Methods and Improvement Science
Rutman, Lori (et al.)
Pages 67-80
Measuring for Improvement
Thienprayoon, Rachel (et al.)
Pages 81-100
Sustainability and Spread
Shah, Mona D. (et al.)
Pages 101-121
Principles of Patient Safety in Pediatric Hem/Onc/HSCT
Guffey, Patrick (et al.)
Pages 123-140
Implementation of Evidence-Based Care
Daniels, Pauline A. (et al.)
Pages 141-156
Chemotherapy and Medication Safety
Bartel, Sylvia (et al.)
Pages 157-182
Healthcare-Associated Infections in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Hoffman, James M. (et al.)
Pages 183-204
Outline: Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism
Jaffray, Julie (et al.)
Pages 205-223
Blood Product Administration Safety
Webb, Jennifer (et al.)
Pages 225-238
Home Medication Safety and Adherence
Zerillo, Jessica A. (et al.)
Pages 239-252
Implementation of Evidence-Based Care in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Practice
Werner, Eric J. (et al.)
Pages 253-275
Implementation of Evidence-Based Care in the Sickle Cell and Hemophilia Patient Population
Kalinyak, Karen A. (et al.)
Pages 277-295
Quality and Safety in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Ruble, Kathy (et al.)
Pages 297-324
Quality in Pediatric Palliative Care
Jones, Emma (et al.)
Pages 325-350
Careers in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Hord, Jeff (et al.)
Pages 351-360
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Resources
Dandoy, Christopher E. (et al.)