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National critical incident reporting systems relevant to anaesthesia: a European survey

Reed, S. ; Arnal, D. ; Frank, O. ; Gomez-Arnau, J. I. ; Hansen, J. ; Lester, O. ; Mikkelsen, K. L. ; Rhaiem, T. ; Rosenberg, P. H. ; St. Pierre, M. ; Schleppers, A. ; Staender, S. ; Smith, A. F. ; Myles, P. S. ; Myles, P. S.

In: British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2014, vol. 112, no. 3, p. 546-555

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    Title
    • National critical incident reporting systems relevant to anaesthesia: a European survey
    Author
    • Reed, S.. Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, UK
    • Arnal, D.. University Hospital Fundaciòn Alcorcòn, Madrid, Spain
    • Frank, O.. Swiss Patient Safety Foundation, Zürich, Switzerland
    • Gomez-Arnau, J. I.. University Hospital Fundaciòn Alcorcòn, Madrid, Spain
    • Hansen, J.. National Agency for Patients' Rights and Complaints, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    • Lester, O.. Professional Standards Directorate, Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
    • Mikkelsen, K. L.. National Agency for Patients' Rights and Complaints, Frederiksberg, Denmark
    • Rhaiem, T.. German Anaesthetists' Association/German Society for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Nuremberg, Germany
    • Rosenberg, P. H.. Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
    • St. Pierre, M.. University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
    • Schleppers, A.. German Anaesthetists' Association/German Society for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Nuremberg, Germany
    • Staender, S.. Cantonal Regional Hospital, Männedorf, Switzerland
    • Smith, A. F.. Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, UK
    • Myles, P. S.. 1Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, UK
    • Myles, P. S.. 1Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster, UK
    Document Type
    • Postprint
    Language
    • English
    Published in
    • British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2014, vol. 112, no. 3, p. 546-555. Oxford University Press
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    OAI-PMH Identifier
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:292856
    Summary
    Background Critical incident reporting is a key tool in the promotion of patient safety in anaesthesia. Methods We surveyed representatives of national incident reporting systems in six European countries, inviting information on scope and organization, and intelligence on factors determining success and failure. Results Some systems are government-run and nationally conceived; others started out as small, specialty-focused initiatives, which have since acquired a national reach. However, both national co-ordination and specialty enthusiasts seem to be necessary for an optimally functioning system. The role of reporting culture, definitional issues, and dissemination is discussed. Conclusions We make recommendations for others intending to start new systems and speculate on the prospects for sharing patient safety lessons relevant to anaesthesia at European level