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M. L. Regina et al.<br />

Table 17.1 (continued)<br />

Phase Process Adverse event Contributing factors<br />

Consultations Identification errors<br />

Wrong, delayed, or omitted diagnosis or<br />

treatment<br />

See identification errors<br />

Planning deficit<br />

Medical record not available,<br />

illegible, not informative<br />

Inadequate skills<br />

knowledge deficit<br />

Missed diagnostic clues<br />

Inadequate or lacking<br />

computerized order entry<br />

Missed request<br />

Poor teamwork<br />

Distraction, fatigue<br />

Busy and noisy environment<br />

Invasive procedures<br />

General care<br />

Wrong procedure, wrong patient, or<br />

wrong site<br />

Omitted or delayed procedure<br />

Preventable complications (i.e.,<br />

pneumothorax during thoracentesis)<br />

Falls, delirium, healthcare-related<br />

infections (HAI), suicide, entrapment,<br />

wandering, healthcare-related venous<br />

thromboembolism, etc.<br />

See identification errors<br />

Inadequate skills<br />

Inappropriate timing or<br />

indication<br />

Patient not informed and<br />

informed consent not signed<br />

Uncooperative patient<br />

Medical record not available,<br />

illegible, not informative or<br />

updated<br />

Poor planning<br />

Allergy or contraindications not<br />

assessed<br />

Missed request<br />

Unexperienced operator<br />

Lack of supervision<br />

Lack or inadequacy of devices<br />

Inadequate or lacking<br />

computerized order entry<br />

Distraction, fatigue<br />

Busy and noisy environment<br />

Lack, inadequacy, or violation<br />

of policies<br />

Unsuitable footwear<br />

Wet floor<br />

Busy and noisy environment<br />

Inappropriate or omitted basic<br />

care<br />

Gloves, soap, water, or alcohol<br />

hand-rub unavailable or<br />

underused<br />

Inadequate skills<br />

knowledge deficit<br />

Lack, inadequacy, or omission<br />

of risk stratification<br />

Medical record not updated,<br />

illegible, or not informative<br />

Poor teamwork<br />

Lack of supervision<br />

Poor vigilance<br />

Poor or omitted patient education<br />

Fragile patient<br />

Patient cognitive impairment<br />

Lack, inadequacy, or violation<br />

of policies

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