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How well do incident reporting systems work on inpatient psychiatric units? | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

How well do incident reporting systems work on inpatient psychiatric units? | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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How well do incident reporting systems work on inpatient psychiatric units?

    A number of studies have shown that incident reporting systems only capture a small proportion of suspected adverse events in hospitals. Conducted in inpatient psychiatric units at Veterans Affairs hospitals, the study found that only a minority of adverse events identified through chart review were voluntarily reported by clinicians. A recent commentary discussed the inherent limitations of incident reporting systems and suggested ways to optimize their utility.








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