Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

10-20-2008

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association Annual Conference

Conference Location

Troy, Michigan

Abstract

This poster will examine the importance of networking public libraries with community hospitals for quality consumer health programming. The University of Iowa partnered with five communities in Iowa to provide a training program on patient safety for consumers. The project, Empowering Public Health / Patient Safety Outreach through Community was funded through a subcontract with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region. Presenters will describe the planning process, collaborative partnerships, and challenges encountered.

Keywords

Patient Safety, Outreach, Collaboration

Rights

Copyright © 2008 Chris Childs

 

URL

http://ir.uiowa.edu/lib_pubs/66