Knowledge is power: studying critical incidents in intensive care
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Knowledge is power: studying critical incidents in intensive care
Despite their difficult definition and taxonomy, it is imperative to study critical incidents in intensive care, since they may be followed by adverse events and compromised patient safety. Identifying recurring patterns and factors contributing to critical incidents constitutes a prerequisite for developing effective preventive strategies. Self-reporting methodology, although widely used for s...
متن کاملMajor sources of critical incidents in intensive care
INTRODUCTION In recent years, critical incident (CI) reporting has increasingly been regarded as part of ongoing quality management. CI databanks also aim to improve health and safety issues for patients as well as staff. The aim of this study was to identify frequent causes of adverse events in critical care with the potential to harm patients, staff or visitors by analysing data from a volunt...
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عنوان ژورنال: Critical Care
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: 10.1186/cc10593