Pilot Data Over 50% of reports not coded Large number of fields missing Large amount of data unusable Only 1 out of 20 Trusts involved in pilot – small number in each category BUT – Learning still possible.
Potassium Chloride - 31 Alerts/Reports Received Inappropriate admission processes Wrong drug 1 Incomplete prescription 3 Delay in administering of drug 2 10 Wrong dose 1 Lack of medical support 2 Error in infusion rate 2 Equipment error 2 8 Misidentification of results
Solutions Suicide prevention Medication errors – e.g. Potassium Chloride
Solutions Suicide prevention Misidentification Equipment Communications Cross infection Patient involvement Suicide prevention Medication errors – e.g. Potassium Chloride
5 Steps to Safer Health Care Speak up if you have any questions or concerns Keep a list of all the medicines you take Make sure you get the results of any test or procedure – ask what they mean for your care Talk with your doctor and health care team about your opinions if you need hospital care Make sure you understand what will happen if you need surgery
Closing Thoughts Uncharted territory – we are all pioneers Not about counting reports – about identifying vulnerabilities Prevention not punishment Cultural change takes time Safety is the foundation on which the quality of care for the patient is built.