Methods: Our systematic literature review identified 2 groups of studies:(1) those comparing
the effectiveness of IRSs with other methods of error reporting and (2) those examining the …

Incident learning is a key component for maintaining safety and quality in healthcare. Its use
is well established and supported by professional society recommendations, regulations …

Policy Points Patients and families can identify clinically relevant errors, including
“blindspots”—safety hazards that are difficult for clinicians or organizations to see. Health …

Safety reporting systems are widely used in healthcare to identify risks to patient safety. But,
their effectiveness is undermined if staff do not notice or report incidents. Patients, however …

Background The complexity of health care systems, the development of clinical approaches,
and both scientific and technological advancements give rise to new requirements in clinical …

Background: Adverse events refer to incidents with potential or actual harm to patients in
hospitals. These events are typically documented through patient safety event (PSE) reports …

Background Because residents are often on the frontlines of patient care and are likely to
witness adverse events firsthand, it is critical they report patient safety events. They may …

The quality of health care and patient safety in the operating room is a major concern for
nurse anaesthetists. However, few studies have focused on the experiences of nurse …

Article-at-a-Glance Background Patient safety incidents, sometimes referred to as adverse
events, incidents, or patient safety events, are too common an occurrence in health care …

Decades of quality program development by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) have
identified the key components of a successful program for optimal surgical care and quality …