Definitions #
The condition of being protected from harm, injury, or danger, especially in a clinical or healthcare setting.
Technical In healthcare, the systematic minimization of risks and preventable harm to patients, staff, and visitors through evidence-based practices and safety protocols.
Example Patient safety is the top priority in hospital accreditation standards.
Measures or protocols put in place to prevent accidents, errors, or adverse events.
Technical Specific interventions, such as checklists, medication reconciliation, or infection control, designed to reduce adverse events and improve outcomes.
Example The surgical safety checklist includes verification of patient identity and procedure site.
Etymology #
From Old French sauveté, from Medieval Latin salvitas, derived from Latin salvus ('safe, healthy').
Collocations #
- patient safety 预防患者伤害的医疗质量管理体系
- medication safety 药物使用全流程的安全保障措施
- workplace safety 员工职业健康与防护规范
Real Business Examples #
- The hospital's patient safety committee reviewed the incident report and implemented corrective actions.
- Medication safety protocols require double-checks for high-alert drugs.
- Workplace safety training includes proper handling of sharps and hazardous materials.
- The clinical team prioritized safety by verifying the patient's allergy status before administering antibiotics.
- Safety is a core component of hospital accreditation, assessed through audits and staff surveys.
Register & Variants #
- Register: neutral
- BrE/AmE: 全球通用，英式与美式用法一致
Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: protection, wellbeing, security
- Antonyms: risk, danger, hazard
Common Errors #
- 将‘safety’与‘security’混用（如 patient security） safety 指人身或风险管理，security 指保护财产或防止犯罪；医疗场景应使用 patient safety
- 把 'safety' 写成 'safty'（拼写错误） 正确拼写为 safety，注意 t 后加 y，无多余字母
Confusable Terms #
- Security vs Safety
- Security 侧重防止外部威胁或犯罪行为，而 safety 侧重事故、差错和临床伤害预防
Frequently Asked Questions
Safety culture 在医疗中具体指什么？?
指组织内对安全的共同态度、行为和规范，鼓励报告错误而不惩罚，以促进持续改进
Patient safety 的核心指标有哪些？?
常见包括不良事件率、医院感染率、用药错误率、手术部位错误等，通常通过临床审计和报告系统监测
Medication safety 常用的工具是什么？?
包括电子处方、条形码给药确认、高警示药物双人核对、以及药物相互作用筛查等