The effectiveness of checklists and error reporting systems in enhancing patient safety and reducing medical errors in hospital settings: A narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This narrative review aimed to explore the impact of checklists and error reporting systems on hospital patient safety and medical errors.

Methods

A systematic search of academic databases from 2013 to 2023 was conducted, and peer-reviewed studies meeting inclusion criteria were assessed for methodological rigor. The review highlights evidence supporting the efficacy of checklists in reducing medication errors, surgical complications, and other adverse events. Error reporting systems foster transparency, encouraging professionals to report incidents and identify systemic vulnerabilities.

Results

Checklists and error reporting systems are interconnected. Interprofessional collaboration is emphasized in checklist implementation. In this review, limitations ar

SUBMITTER: Chance EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11329062 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature