Practicing Patient Safety in Psychiatry

Geetha Jayaram

Unique in its introduction of patient safety concerns in psychiatry
Features case studies and take-home points at the end of each chapter to better instruct readers
Gives caregivers important guidance on how to conduct a root-cause analysis, how to handle the delivery of bad news to patients, and how to cope when errors are made
Offers strong suicide prevention techniques

Practicing Patient Safety in Psychiatry

Geetha Jayaram

Description

Practicing Patient Safety in Psychiatry covers all problematic aspects of care delivery in an easy-to-read format. Both portable and practical, this easily referenced guide book is designed for psychiatric residents and clinicals looking to improve their understanding of critical care. Featuring a wide variety of case-studiy examples and take-home points, this book is an essential introduction of patient safety for practitioners looking to deliver the highest quality of care in both inpatient and outpatient environments.
Dr. Geetha Jayaram has been the Physician Advisor for the department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital for 21 years, and the Chair Of the International Patient Safety committee for the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Jayaram is an outstanding clinician who has thought patient safety to residents and faculty for two dedcades. She is a pioneer in the field of psychiatric pateint safety, and has been invited to teach safety both nationally and internationally for many years.

Practicing Patient Safety in Psychiatry

Geetha Jayaram

Foreword - Joel Yager
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Patient Safety - Geetha Jayaram
Chapter 2 - The Physician Advisor's Role in Contemporary Psychiatry - Geetha Jayaram
Chapter 3 - Hand-offs in Psychiatry - Geetha Jayaram
Chapter 4 - Suicide Risk Management and Prevention - Geetha Jayaram
Chapter 5 - Medication Errors in Psychiatry: An Examination of Error Proneness of Psychotropic Medications - Geetha Jayaram and Brian Pinto
Chapter 6 - Safety Considerations for Electroconvulsive Therapy - Irving Reti, Melinda Walker, Kathy Pulia, Geetha Jayaram, and Frank Mondimore
Chapter 7 - Psychiatric Problems in Patients in the General Hospital - O. Joseph Bienvenu and Geetha Jayaram
Chapter 8 - Avoiding Restraints and Seclusion Use - Geetha Jayaram
Chapter 9 - Root Cause Analysis - Geetha Jayaram
Chapter 10 - Planning for Preventing Elopements - Geetha Jayaram
Chapter 11 - Miscellaneous Problems in Patient Safety - Geetha Jayaram

Practicing Patient Safety in Psychiatry

Geetha Jayaram

Author Information

Geetha Jayaram, MBBS, MD, Associate Professor, Departments of School of Health Policy and Management, Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Dr. Geetha Jayaram has been the Physician Advisor for the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital for 21 years, and the Chair of the International Patient Safety committee for the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Jayaram is an outstanding clinician who has taught patient safety to residents and faculty for two decades. She is a pioneer in the field of psychiatric patient safety, and has been invited to teach safety both nationally and internationally for many years.

Contributors:

O. Joseph Bienvenu
Departament of Psychyatry and Behavioral Sciences,Johns Hopkins University,School of Medicine Baltimore, MD,USA

Geetha Jayaram
School of Health Policy and Managment, School of Medicine, Departments of Psychiatry and Armstrong Institute of Patient Safety, Johns Hopkins University, MD, USA

Frank Mondimore
Department of Psychiatry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA

Brian Pinto
The Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD, USA

Kathy Pulia
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA

Irving Reti
Department of Psychiatry, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA

Melinda Walker
Department of Psychiatry, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA

Joel Yager
Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado, Department pf Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Aurora, CO, USA

Practicing Patient Safety in Psychiatry

Geetha Jayaram

Reviews and Awards

"Dr. Jayaram's passion for patient safety permeates every chapter. The message clearly is to get us all involved in this effort. Although loaded with many facts, tables and 'how to's' to deliver safe care, the book is a quick and easy read. In spite of all her passion for safety, she recognizes that even in the best systems, mistakes sometimes happen. When that occurs, she admonishes us then 'to be honest.' I have been there - and she is right!" - Alfred Herzog, M.D., Founding Chair, APA Patient Safety Committee; Past President, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT "

"Members of the psychiatric profession have always been uniquely concerned about the well-being of their patients. Despite this, the published literature on safety in psychiatry is surprisingly thin. This ground-breaking volume by Dr. Geetha Jayaram, recognized leader in the field, identifies key patient safety issues in psychiatry, and provides practical suggestions for improvement. It will be indispensable reading to anyone interested in making psychiatry safer." - Albert W. Wu, M.D., MPH, FACP, Professor and Director, Center for Health Services & Outcomes Research, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD"

"As in all medical specialties, improving patient care through thoughtful system improvements is critical to keep psychiatric patients safe. Jayaram and her colleagues have written an extremely useful text outlining how specific improvements in inpatient care systems can improve patient outcomes and minimize harm. I highly recommend this book as a guide to improve care to any health professional who practices in inpatient settings." - Jeffrey S. Janofsky, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Director, Psychiatry and Law Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD"

"This book, if followed, is a big step towards zero suicides on psychiatric units. As a psychiatric malpractice lawyer, I depose more corporate representatives of psychiatric hospitals than anyone in the United States. If a risk manager or hospital administrator reads this book, follows the sage advice provided, and staff documents the advice was followed, hospitals and clinicians will avoid being sued. It is just that simple: just do it." - Skip Simpson, JD, Adjunct Associate Professor, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX"

"The book is a quick, effortless read and is packed with helpful pointers and safety strategies often overlooked by treatment teams. Some examples include a table of elopement risk factors, a summary of drugs associated with serotonin syndrome, and even recommendations for when it's safe to drive after ECT. Excellent clinical pointers like these, coupled with the captivating writing style, make this book a must-read for mental healthcare workers." - Doody's Notes