Healthcare Informatics Research

Korean Society of Medical Infomatics (대한의료정보학회)
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Utilization of the Computerized Medical Error Reporting System for Improving Patient Safety among Korean Hospitals

환자안전 향상을 위한 종합병원의전산화된 사건보고 시스템 운영 실태조사

Kim, Jeong-Eun;An, Gyeong-Ae
김정은;안경애

  • Published : 20040000
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Abstract

Objectives This study aimed (1) to investigate the utilization of the reporting system for the medical errors among Korean hospitals. (2) to investigate the utilization of computerized reporting system for the medical errors among Korean hospitals. Methods Among 283 Chairs of the nursing department surveyed, 99(34.98%) returned the completed self-report questionnaire. A questionnaire devised by researchers was used for a survey through mail. Data were analyzed using SPSS 10.0. Results Seventy four hospitals(75.51%) had official reporting systems, and 46 hospitals(47.42%) had official reporting procedures of medical error. The responsible staffs reporting to the president include department head(91.14%), administrative officer(8.86%), and the involved person(s)(5.06%). Forty four hospitals(44.90%) did not guarantee anonymity in reporting or recording medical errors. Medical errors were reported mostly on the paper(75hospitals, 76.53%) or verbally, and only three hospitals(3.06%) used the computerized reporting system. Conclusion Systemic evaluation of the medical errors based on the prompt and voluntary report is an essential step to reduce systemic errors and improve patient safety. To guarantee anonymity and non-punitive treatment to the reporting, a computerized reporting system should be actively utilized in Korea.

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