Standardized language and reporting mechanisms are needed to improve the consistency and validity of incident reporting to enhance perioperative patient safety.
Facility disparities in perioperative incident reporting limit cross-facility comparisons; leaves open the value of standardized mechanisms for safety improvement.
This study was undertaken to identify specific events that affected patient safety in perioperative service areas during a three-year period. The three most common types o reported incidents were incorrect counts, equipment malfunction, and medication errors. Data revealed significant disparities between health care facilities regarding what types of incidents were reported. Standardized language and rporting mechanisms would aid in the consistency and validity of current incident reporting and could help to improve perioperative patient safety.
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