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Patient safety, medical error and tort law : an international comparison : final report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18475
Gilmour, Joan M. Edmonton, AB: Canadian Patient Safety Institute , 2006.
Audience
Professional
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  1 read online  
Author
Gilmour, Joan M
Corporate Author
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Medical Errors - legislation & jurisprudence
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Safety Management
Patients
Liability, Legal
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://apps.osgoode.yorku.ca/osgmedia.nsf/0/094676DE3FAD06A5852572330059253C/$FILE/FinalReport_Full.pdf
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Patient safety in Canada : an update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18479
Canadian Institute for Health Information. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institute for Health Information , 2007.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Health Personnel - standards
Safety Management
Patient Care - standards
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Liability, Legal
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
PDF available to download from this site
Read Online
https://secure.cihi.ca/estore/productFamily.htm?pf=PFC1088&lang=en&media=0
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Role of healthcare work environments in shaping safety culture

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18478
Lowe, Graham S. [Toronto, ON]: Longwoods Pub. , 2008.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Safety culture
Author
Lowe, Graham S
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Longwoods Pub.
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Workplace
Health Personnel
Safety Management
Liability, Legal
Patient Care - standards
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://cprn.org/documents/49889_EN.pdf
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Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18075
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2009?.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
18 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Emergencies
Patients
Risk Management
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2009

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Report of the Task Force on Adverse Health Events : Newfoundland and Labrador

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18477
Thompson, Robert C. St. John's, NL: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador , 2008.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Thompson, Robert C
Corporate Author
Task Force on Adverse Health Events (N.L.)
Place of Publication
St. John's, NL
Publisher
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Mandatory reporting
Safety Management - methods
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Newfoundland and Labrador
Liability, Legal
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.gov.nl.ca/ahe/report.html
http://www.gov.nl.ca/ahe/AEHealthReport.pdf
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Patient safety and quality : an evidence-based handbook for nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16421
United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY100 P298h 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
v.1: Patient safety and quality; Evidence-based practice; Patient-centered care; v.2: Working conditions : work environment; Critical opportunities for patient safety and quality; v.3: Tools for improvement
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Editor
Hughes, Ronda G
Place of Publication
Rockville, MD
Publisher
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
3v.
Series
AHRQ publication no. 08-0043
Subjects
Patient Care - standards
Patient Care - nursing
Nursing
Safety Management - standards
Health Facilities - organization & administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Patient-Centered Care
Quality of Health Care
Occupational Health
Patient Care Management
Evidence-Based Medicine
Abstract
v.1: Patient safety and quality
Evidence-based practice
Patient-centered care
v.2: Working conditions : work environment
Critical opportunities for patient safety and quality
v.3: Tools for improvement
ISBN
978587633539 (v.1)
978587633546 (v.2)
978587633553 (v.3)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WY100 P298h 2008
Read Online
http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/nurseshdbk.pdf

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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20 tips to help you be part of the healthcare team : patient safety is #1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18078
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2009?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2009?
Physical Description
9 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Patients
Risk Management
Professional-Patient Relations
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Operational radiation safety training

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2783
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2000 v.134
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2000
Series
NCRP report 134
Subjects
Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
Safety
ISBN
929600673
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2000 v.134

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Biological safety : principles and practices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15417
Washington, DC: ASM Press , c2006. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QY23 B615f 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Fleming, Diane O
Hunt, Debra Long
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
ASM Press
Publication Date
c2006
Physical Description
xviii, 622 p. : ill. ; 29 cm
Subjects
Accidents, Occupational - prevention & control
Laboratories - standards
Safety
ISBN
9781555813390
1555813399
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QY23 B615f 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Application of human factors in chemo and radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16404
Shultz, Jonas. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ42 S562 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Shultz, Jonas
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
60 minutes
Subjects
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Medication Errors - prevention & control
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ42 S562 2008

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library AV Room Available
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Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15522
International Commission on Radiological Protection. New York, NY: Elsevier , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 I53 2005 v.98
Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources. A report of ICRP publication 98. Ann ICRP> 2005; 35(3) : iii-vi, 3-50. Review Erratum in: Ann ICRP 2005; 35(4) :141.
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  1 read online  
Corporate Author
International Commission on Radiological Protection
Editor
Valentin, J
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2005
Series
ICRP Publication 98
Annals of the ICRP 35 : 3
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Brachytherapy
Radiotherapy Dosage
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Safety - standards
Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
Radiation Protection - methods
Abstract
Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources. A report of ICRP publication 98. Ann ICRP> 2005; 35(3) : iii-vi, 3-50. Review Erratum in: Ann ICRP 2005; 35(4) :141.
ISBN
9780080446592
0080446590
ISSN
0146-6453
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WN650 I53 2005 v.98
Read Online
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01466453/35/3
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Radiation protection in educational institutions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16219
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.157
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 155 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
NCRP report 157
Subjects
Radiation Protection - methods
Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
Safety Management
School Health Services - standards
Guideline
ISBN
9780929600949
0929600940
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.157

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Management of radionuclide therapy patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16217
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.155
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 255 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
NCRP report 155
Subjects
Radiotherapy - standards
Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
Radiation Protection - methods
Safety - standards
Guideline
ISBN
9780929600925
0929600924
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.155

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
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Dietary supplements : a framework for evaluating safety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13275
Institute of Medicine, National Research Council, Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of Dietary Supplements. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QU145 D565 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine
National Research Council
Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of Dietary Supplements
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Dietary Supplements - standards - United States
Safety - United States
Product Surveillance, Postmarketing - methods - United States
United States Food and Drug Administration
ISBN
0309091101
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QU145 D565 2005

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Bad therapy : master therapists share their worst failures

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113910
Kottler, Jeffrey A., Carlson, Jon. New York, NY: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM420 K865b 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Kottler, Jeffrey A.
Carlson, Jon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xiii, 201 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Clinical Competence
Professional-Patient Relations
Medical Errors - psychology
Counseling - methods
Judgment
ISBN
9780415933230
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM420 K865b 2003

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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SC : seamless care : a pharmacist’s guide to continuous care programs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18301
[Toronto, ON]: Canadian Pharmacists Association , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV737 S277 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
MacKinnon, Neil J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Pharmacists Association
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvii, 167 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Services - organization & administration
Continuity of Patient Care - organization & administration
Medication Errors - prevention & control
Canada
ISBN
9781894402071
1894402073
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QV737 S277 2003

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Library Available
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Be sun safe : sun safety songs for kids

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10736
Foote, Norman. [Vancouver, BC?]: Shoebox Music , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 F688 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Foote, Norman
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Shoebox Music
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
6 minutes
Subjects
Music Therapy
Sunlight - adverse effects
Skin
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Music
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WR500 F688 2003

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Music Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Teens and tanning : sun safety update

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15493
Learning ZoneXpress. Owatonna, MN: Learning ZoneXpress , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WR500 T258 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Audience: Grade 6 to Adult
More Information
Corporate Author
Learning ZoneXpress
Place of Publication
Owatonna, MN
Publisher
Learning ZoneXpress
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
16 minutes ; 3 pages teaching material
Subjects
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control - popular works - DVD
Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects - DVD
Sunlight - adverse effects - DVD
Sunscreening Agents - popular works - DVD
Adolescent
Abstract
Audience: Grade 6 to Adult
ISBN
1571751009
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WR500 T258 2005

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Checklist manifesto : how to get things right

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18364
Gawande, Atul. New York, NY: Metropolitan Books | Henry Holt and Company , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W21 G284c 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The problem of extreme complexity; The checklist; The end of the master builder; The idea; The first try; The checklist factory; The test; The hero in the age of checklists; The save
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Author
Gawande, Atul
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Metropolitan Books
Henry Holt and Company
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 209 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Clinical Competence
Emergency medicine
Intensive Care Units
Quality Assurance, Health Care - methods
Quality Control
Checklist
Guidelines as Topic
Safety Management - standards
Infection Control
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)
Popular Work
Abstract
The problem of extreme complexity
The checklist
The end of the master builder
The idea
The first try
The checklist factory
The test
The hero in the age of checklists
The save
ISBN
9780805091748
0805091742
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W21 G284c 2009

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Understanding breast screening

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17591
Robertshaw, Kathryn. London: CancerBACUP , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP815 R648 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Robertshaw, Kathryn
Corporate Author
CancerBACUP
Editor
Coats, Debbie
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
CancerBACUP
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Mass Screening
Great Britain
Popular Work
ISBN
1904370640
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP815 R648 2004

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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