Kenneth R. Rohde is President of KRRohde LLC and brings over 40 years of experience in quality management in healthcare, manufacturing and nuclear power. He specializes in technology-based approaches to preventing human errors and analyzing and managing the overall Cost of Quality. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Hawaii and is a regular instructor and Leadership Education speaker and the author of a series of books on healthcare quality, patient safety and data. Karen K. Faunt, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM Small Animal, earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University and then completed her Master's degree and specialty training at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a board-certified specialist in small animal internal medicine. She is currently employed by Mars Veterinary Health and is focused on growing an impactful global quality program across its network of 3,000 veterinary clinics across more than20 countries.
""Building a Strong Patient Safety Program in Veterinary Medicine is an instant classic. Here at last, the resource for Veterinary Medicine to build patient safety into everyday practice. These volumes do double duty, as a how-to guide for practices of all sizes, and textbook for practitioners to improve the care they provide.""Dr. Albert Wu, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality""This pioneering guide offers a comprehensive yet accessible framework for veterinary professionals to enhance patient safety. From foundational concepts to advanced techniques in patient safety science, the book equips readers with the tools to create a positive safety culture, analyze events effectively, and implement meaningful improvements. Including practical commentary, detailed examples, and a comprehensive self-assessment, this book is an invaluable resource for veterinary teams of all types wanting to establish a patient safety program and improve quality of care. ""Lydia Love DVM DACVAA, Clinical Associate Professor atNC State College of Veterinary Medicine