Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

ANS011

Course Name:

Patient Safety in Surgery

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Array

TR-NQF-HE:Array. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Array

EQF-LLL:Array. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. NURTEN TOSUN

Course Lecturer(s):

Lec. Nurten Tosun

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to gain basic knowledge and skills to ensure patient safety in surgical processes. It is aimed that students learn the principles of patient safety, identify risk factors and apply safety precautions in clinical practice. In addition, topics such as preventing medication errors, blood transfusion processes, prevention of surgical errors, infection control and medical device safety, which are critical for patient safety, will be emphasised. Students will be able to analyse the factors that threaten patient safety and develop preventive approaches necessary for safe health care delivery.

Course Content:

The scope of the course, the concept and objectives of patient safety are discussed. Patient authentication, preventing medication errors, transfusion safety and prevention of falls are discussed. The effect of communication on patient safety and the importance of teamwork are emphasised. Prevention of surgical errors, sterilisation, infection control precautions and prevention of foreign body forgetting are examined. Protection from electrical and chemical burns, prevention of pressure injuries and specimen safety are evaluated.
Medical device and equipment safety, root cause analysis, error management and quality improvement processes are discussed. Evidence-based approaches are discussed by examining current research on patient safety in the operating theatre.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Can explain the concept of patient safety within the framework of national and international safety goals.
2) Can identify and classify risk factors that threaten patient safety in surgical procedures.
3) Can apply safety measures in fundamental procedures such as medication administration, blood transfusion, and patient identification.
4) Can analyze types of errors that may occur in the operating room and investigate their possible causes.
5) Can explain preventive practices against avoidable safety incidents such as falls, pressure injuries, infections, and burns.
6) Can explain the principles of sterilization and disinfection for the prevention of surgical site infections.
7) Can evaluate risks related to medical device and material safety and explain appropriate principles of use.
8) Can explain the impact of communication failures and team discord on patient safety.
9) Can associate error reporting processes with root cause analysis and quality improvement approaches.
10) Can follow current scientific data related to patient safety practices and integrate them into professional development.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course description, Introduction, Objectives and Learning objectives
2)	Patient safety, Patient safety goals
3)	Correct patient identification
4)	Preventing medication errors
5)	Transfusion of blood and blood products and patient safety
6)	Prevention of falls
7)	Ensuring effective communication, the importance of team working
8)
9)	Prevention of surgical errors, Wrong person, region and procedures, Foreign body forgetting
10)	Preventing surgical site infections
11)	Prevention of electrical and chemical burns
12)	Prevention of pressure injuries, Specimen safety
13)	Medical device and material safety
14)	Root cause analysis and patient safety
15)	Examination of research on patient safety in the operating room
16)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Sur, H., Palteki, T., & Yazıcı, G. (2019). Hasta Güvenliği. Palme Yayıncılık.
2. Gürkan, A., Özbaş, A., & Çavdar, İ. (Eds.). (2024). Ameliyathane Hemşireliği. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3. Güler, H. (Ed.). (2021). Hasta ve Çalışan Güvenliği, Sağlık Politikaları 5. Medipol Üniversitesi Yayınları.
4. Sur, H., & Palteki, T. (Eds.). (2015). Hastane Yönetimi. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
5. Sağlık Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü. SKS Hasta Güvenliği Hedefleri https://shgmkalitedb.saglik.gov.tr/TR-105653/hasta-guvenligi.html
6. Joint Commision International Web site
7. AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice 2025
8. Stanton, C. (2023). Six Changes in AORN’s New Medication Safety Guideline
9. Güncel Makale ve Tez Çalışmaları

References:

1. Sur, H., Palteki, T., & Yazıcı, G. (2019). Patient Safety. Palme Publishing.
2. Gürkan, A., Özbaş, A., & Çavdar, İ. (Eds.). (2024). Operating Theatre Nursing. Nobel Academic Publishing.
3. Güler, H. (Ed.). (2021). Patient and Employee Safety, Health Policies 5. Medipol University Publications.
4. Sur, H., & Palteki, T. (Eds.). (2015). Hospital Management. Nobel Medical Bookstores.
5. General Directorate of Health Services. SKS Patient Safety Goals
6. Joint Commission International Web site
7. AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice 2025
8. Stanton, C. (2023). Six Changes in AORN`s New Medication Safety Guideline
9. Current Articles and Thesis Studies

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Program Outcomes

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Aktivitede Harcanan Süre	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	2	0			0
Study Hours Out of Class	1	0			0
Midterms	1	0			0
Final	1	0			0
Total Workload					0