Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety in An Oncology Setting: Quality Initiatives
Keywords:
Oncology, patient safety, accurate diagnosis, quality initiatives, diagnostic process, laboratory services, radiology services, early detection, rapid response teams, patient-centered careSynopsis
In the ever-evolving field of oncology, the pursuit of patient safety and accurate diagnosis remains paramount. Each step in the diagnostic process, from the initial consultation to the reporting of critical results, is crucial in ensuring that patients receive timely and effective care. The initiatives presented in this book, "Quality Initiatives: Enhancing Diagnosis for Patient Safety in Oncology Settings," reflect a comprehensive approach to improving the standards of diagnosis across various service areas at the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre- University Medical City, Muscat, Oman.
This book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of quality improvement initiatives within the oncology setting. The first section provides an introduction and background, setting the stage for understanding the vital role of quality initiatives in enhancing patient safety. Section Two delves into the intricacies of laboratory service quality initiatives, exploring strategies such as using a Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) to minimize sample mix-ups, optimizing laboratory processes, improving proficiency tests, and enhancing critical lab results reporting. These initiatives underscore the critical importance of accuracy and efficiency in laboratory operations.
Section Three focuses on radiology service quality initiatives, including efforts to reduce biopsy sample mix-ups in the mammogram department, improve the timely reporting of critical radiology results, and enhance turnaround time in radiology and nuclear medicine departments using the PDCA methodology. These initiatives aim to streamline radiology services and support early and accurate diagnoses. In Section Four, the focus shifts to other quality initiatives within the oncology setting, including reducing the time to initiate diagnosis for newly referred patients, activating rapid response teams for emergency clinical situations, and enhancing early detection of high-risk conditions. The section also discusses strategies to improve the identification of psychological problems in oncology care, recognizing the holistic needs of patients and their families.
The final section provides a conclusion, summarizing the key findings and offering future directions for continued quality improvement. Each chapter of this book represents a step forward in the journey toward patient safety and excellence in oncology care. We hope this work serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, administrators, and quality improvement specialists striving to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
We present this book with great optimism and dedication to patient-centered care. May it inspire innovation and progress in the ongoing efforts to provide the highest quality of care to oncology patients.
Citation:
Al-Baimani, K., Ayaad, O., Ibrahim, R., Al Zadjali, R., Al Faliti, B., AlBalushi, M. H., AlAwaisi, H., Al Haddabi, I., AlSukaiti, R., AlAjmi, A., AlFahdi, A., AlHarthy, S., & Al Qassabi, B. (2024). Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety in An Oncology Setting: Quality Initiatives. Sobraj Publishing Service.
Chapters
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Chapter 1: Introduction and Background
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Chapter 2: Optimizing Laboratory Processes: A Path to Reduced Sample Rejection and Improved Safety in Oncology Setting
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Chapter 3: Minimizing the risk of Sample Mix-ups in the Molecular Pathology Section in Oncology Center using Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM)
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Chapter 4: Improving Critical Lab Results Reporting Process in an Oncology Setting
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Chapter 5: Improving Proficiency Tests in a Laboratory Oncology Setting
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Chapter 6: Minimizing Biopsy Sample Mix-ups in the Mammogram Department through FMEA
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Chapter 7: Improving the Process for Timely Reporting of Critical Radiology Results
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Chapter 8: Improving Turnaround Time in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Department Using PDCA Methodology in an Oncology Setting
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Chapter 9: Evaluating Unnecessary MRI Utilization in Oncology
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Chapter 10: Reducing Time to Initiate Diagnosis for Newly Referred Patients: Innovative Approaches and Best Practices
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Chapter 11: Enhancing Early Detection for Patients at High Risk for Falls
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Chapter 12: Interventions to Improve the Timely and Accurate Identification of Psychological Problems in Oncology Care
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Chapter 13: Improving Timely Patient Diagnosis in Oncology Setting Through Reducing Scope Malfunctions in Endoscopy Department.
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Chapter 14: Experience of Diagnosing Emergency Clinical Status to Activate Rapid Response Teams in Oncology: Perceptions, Challenges, and Strategic Improvements
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Chapter 15: Adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology and Impact on Patient Diagnosis
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Chapter 16: Conclusion, Recommendation, Future Implication projects
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Published
September 11, 2024
Copyright (c) 2024 Khalid Al-Baimani , Omar Ayaad, Rawan Ibrahim , Razzan Al Zadjali , Balaqis Al Faliti , Mohamed AlBalushi , Huda AlAwaisi , Ibrahim Al Haddabi , Rashid AlSukaiti , Adil AlAjmi , Amal AlFahdi , Shinnona AlHarthy , Badriya Al Qassabi
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