. Zahra Shahkolahi; . Alireza Irajpour; . Soheila Jafari‑Mianaei; . Mohammad Heidarzadeh
Volume 12, Issue 8 , September 2022, , Pages 1-6
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is one of the accident‑prone settings inthe health‑care system. There is a series of structural and process threats to the safety ...
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BACKGROUND: Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is one of the accident‑prone settings inthe health‑care system. There is a series of structural and process threats to the safety of infantshospitalized in this unit, which can be prevented by taking the right actions. For this purpose,developing standards based on current knowledge, available resources, and the context that providescare can determine patient injury prevention requirements. Likewise, it can be a source for nationaldevelopment and application of related guidelines and protocols. This study aims to develop patientsafety standards in the NICUs of Iran.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This mixed‑methods study will apply the exploration, preparation,implementation, and sustainment framework to develop patient safety standards. In each phase ofthis framework, a set of activities take place. Exploration is based on the world health organizationmodel to develop standards. Determining the validity and applicability of standards will be done inPhase 2 (Preparation) and Phase 3 (Implementation), respectively. Since the long‑term effects arenot desired, the fourth phase (Sustainment) will not be considered.DISCUSSION: Patient safety standards from this study will contribute to efficient and effective,equitable, and high‑quality health‑care delivery. The application of them will further promote patientsafety and the quality of medical care in Iranian NICUs.
