Reference no: EM132177536
How effectively can the core principles of “The Checklist Manifesto” be applied to prevent the types of errors mentioned in “To Err is Human”?
TYPES OF ERRORS MENTIONED BELOW
Diagnostic
Error or delay in diagnosis
Failure to employ indicated tests
Use of outmoded tests or therapy
Failure to act on results of monitoring or testing
Treatment
Error in the performance of an operation, procedure, or test
Error in administering the treatment
Error in the dose or method of using a drug
Avoidable delay in treatment or in responding to an abnormal test
Inappropriate (not indicated) care
Preventive
Failure to provide prophylactic treatment
Inadequate monitoring or follow-up of treatment
Other
Failure of communication
Equipment failure
Other system failure