The reporting of adverse events in Johannesburg Academic Emergency Departments.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adverse events (AE) are a common occurrence in healthcare systems; however, the frequency of AEs occurring in South Africa and especially Emergency Departments (ED) is unknown. The aims of this study were to describe the frequency of AEs experienced by Healthcare providers (HCP) and the frequency of formal reporting thereafter over a 12-month period.

Methods

A cross sectional descriptive study was performed amongst HCPs at Helen Joseph Hospital and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital EDs. The questionnaire incorporated ED relevant AEs using the South African National Procedural Manual for Patient Safety Incident Reporting and Learning.

Results

The questionnaires from 51 doctors and 49 nurses were analysed. All HCPs experienced >10 AEs over 1 year. Nu

SUBMITTER: Zoghby MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7910192 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature