Patient Safety and Quality in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation
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, delinea
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Christopher E. Dandoy Joanne M. Hilden Amy L. Billett Brigitta U. Mueller Editors
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Patient Safety and Quality in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation
Christopher E. Dandoy • Joanne M. Hilden Amy L. Billett • Brigitta U. Mueller Editors
Patient Safety and Quality in Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation
Editors Christopher E. Dandoy Division of Bone Marrow Transplant and Immune Deficiency Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, Ohio USA Joanne M. Hilden Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Children’s Hospital Colorado Aurora, Colorado USA
Amy L. Billett Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Dana-Farber Boston, Massachusetts USA Brigitta U. Mueller Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital St. Petersburg, Florida USA
ISBN 978-3-319-53788-7 ISBN 978-3-319-53790-0 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-53790-0 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017941078 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To our patients and their families, who entrust us with the care of their children. To our families and friends, who provide us with unwavering support. To our mentors, colleagues, and mentees, who teach us every day.
Foreword
Our systems are too complex to expect merely extraordinary people to perform perfectly 100% of the time. We as leaders must put in place systems to support safe practice.
As I began this book, I was flooded with memories. From the first days of my 50-year career in healthcare, a college student working as a part-time radiology clerk, pediatric hematology and oncology has had a huge impact on
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