Pediatric hematology/oncology/hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients are highly susceptible to preventable harm. They usually have central venous catheters exposing them to infectious or thrombotic complications, receive toxic medications, are highly susceptible to healthcare-acquired infection, and are at high risk of home medication errors and nonadherence. The Institute of Medicine defines patient safety as the prevention of harm to patients, and workers in healthcare delivery systems have an obligation to prevent harm through cultivation of a culture of safety that prevents errors and learns from the errors that do occur.

The goal of this chapter is to provide a useful reference of resources to assist individuals and organizations in its quality improvement and safety efforts. It provides a concise summary of selected patient safety and quality manuscripts and books.