Author:
Cuomo Alessandro,Koukouna Despoina,Macchiarini Lorenzo,Fagiolini Andrea
Abstract
AbstractThis chapter will review the most common adverse events that happen in a psychiatric unit and the safety measures that are needed to decrease the risk of errors and adverse events. The adverse events and errors that may happen in a psychiatric unit are unique and will be examined in detail. This section will also highlight the role of staff members and patients in preventing or causing the error.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
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