A 2013 study by the Journal of Patient Safety reported that

A 2013 study by the Journal of Patient Safety reported that premature deaths associated with preventable harm is estimated at more than 400,000 per year; 200,000 occurring in hospitals. Discuss three patient safety measures that can prevent harm/death in health care settings.

Solution

Use of surgical checklists , this will make sure al members of the operating team communicate effectively with each other and the patient before and after the operation. Follow up phone calls: This applies with most of the patients and it helps to reduce readmissions , making sure patients are following what the doctor told them Review of emerging safety findings from institutions or medical journals to copy the best practices in other hospitals Continuos education to doctors on safety practices