Mandatory reporting legislation in Canada: improving systems for patient safety?

Improving the Value of Patient Safety Reporting Systems

Use of patient safety reporting systems (PSRS) to identify and mitigate risks to patients who are harmed by medical care has been a national priority for nearly a decade. Yet, most reporting systems are still new and focus on reporting events. To improve the value of PSRS, we must use the data to identify safety hazards, prioritize where to focus resources, develop interventions to mitigate the...

Mandatory reporting of child abuse in South Africa: Legislation explored.

Legislation concerning mandatory reporting of child abuse in South Africa has been in effect since 2010, with the promulgation of amendment 41 of 2007 to the Children's Act of 2005. This article explores mandatory reporting legislation in an attempt to improve the reporting practices of healthcare professionals in South Africa.

The constitutionality of mandatory reporting of gunshot wounds legislation.

How Effective Are Incident-Reporting Systems for Improving Patient Safety? A Systematic Literature Review.

CONTEXT Incident-reporting systems (IRSs) are used to gather information about patient safety incidents. Despite the financial burden they imply, however,little is known about their effectiveness. This article systematically reviews the effectiveness of IRSs as a method of improving patient safety through organizational learning. METHODS Our systematic literature review identified 2 groups of...

Improving bicycle safety in Canada

Cycling is a popular recreational and transportation option, especially in urban areas in Canada. Unfortunately, injuries resulting from cycling are common and result in many Emergency Department (ED) presentations, ranging from minor to life threatening. While it may not be possible to eliminate all cycling injuries in Canada, it should be possible to mitigate their severity and frequency, by ...