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J Crit Care ; 26(4): 431.e11-8, 2011 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21129913

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The aims of this study were to increase the reporting of patient safety events and to enhance report analysis and responsive action. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective, interventional study in 2 adult intensive care units (ICUs) in an academic center was used. A paper-based reporting system, adapted from a previously reported intervention, was introduced. A multifaceted approach, including education, reminders, regular updates, personal and group feedback, and weekly leadership rounds, was led by a patient safety committee. Committee members reviewed the reports and initiated solutions as required. RESULTS: During the first year, a total of 332 safety events were reported using the new system, reflecting a significant increase in total reporting (10.3/1000 patient days preintervention to 34.5/1000 patient days postintervention; rate ratio, 3.35; 95% confidence interval, 2.23-5.04). Most reports were submitted by nurses (nurses, 75.3%; physicians, 10.5%; other workers, 7.8%). Overall reported events per 1000 patient days differed by unit (level 3 ICU, 44.1; level 2 ICU, 24.9; P < .001). Several system-based interventions were initiated in the ICUs to address reported safety hazards. CONCLUSIONS: After the introduction of this new approach, reporting rates have increased significantly throughout the first year. Differences in reporting rates among workers and units may reveal priorities and barriers to reporting. The integrated approach facilitated prompt response to selected reports.


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Documentation/methods , Intensive Care Units/standards , Medical Errors/statistics & numerical data , Patient Safety , Risk Management/methods , Chi-Square Distribution , Female , Humans , Logistic Models , Male , Prospective Studies
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