Implementing patient safety and quality improvement in dermatology. Part 1: Patient safety science

Marsch, Amanda F.; Khodosh, Rita; Porter, Martina L.; Raad, Jason; Samimi, Sara; Schultz, Brittney; Strowd, Lindsay C.; Vera, Laura; Wong, Emily; Smith, Gideon P.

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2022.01.049

Cited by 2 publications

(3 citation statements)

References 54 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Quality improvement (QI) is "focused on continuous improvement to improve outcomes" [ 7 ]. Quality improvement in efficiency may encompass multiple facets of patient care, from clinic workflows to communication to documentation.…”

Section: Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Quality improvement in efficiency may encompass multiple facets of patient care, from clinic workflows to communication to documentation. A review article by Marsch et al describes in detail the principles and science of QI and patient safety in dermatology [ 7 ] while the American Board of Dermatology provides a range of focused QI projects [ 8 ]. Examples of QI projects include interventions that standardize biopsy processes, improve communication, and automate tasks.…”

Section: Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Examples of QI projects include interventions that standardize biopsy processes, improve communication, and automate tasks. These have led to reduced medical errors and diagnostic turnaround times, improving patient safety, effectiveness, and efficiency [ 7 , 9 , 10 ].…”

Section: Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Practice Efficiency in Dermatology: Enhancing Quality of Care and Physician Well-Being

Katta,

Strouphauer,

Ibraheim

et al. 2023

Cureus

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A focus on improved efficiency can impact both patient care and physician well-being. Efficiency is one of the six domains of healthcare quality. It is also recognized as one of the three main pillars of professional fulfillment. Quality improvement measures in the area of efficiency are focused on reducing waste, specifically related to physicians' time, energy, and cognitive demands. Interventions and practices reported in the literature or communicated by dermatologists have documented efforts centered on patient care workflows, documentation, communication, and other areas. Team-based care models maximize the skill sets of other trained providers, while workflow changes encompassing process standardization, communication, and task automatization have improved patient safety and efficiency. Strategies to promote documentation efficiency have centered on eliminating extraneous documentation alongside the use of templates, text expander functionality, and dictation tools. The use of in-office or virtual scribes, when provided with adequate training and consistent feedback, has improved charting time, accuracy, and physician satisfaction. Although upfront investments in time and financial resources may be required, quality improvement in efficiency can benefit healthcare quality, patient safety, and physician satisfaction.

show abstract

Section: Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%