Physicians' and Nurses' Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Incident Reporting in Palestinian Hospitals

Conclusion Clinicians acknowledge the importance of reporting incidents; however, prevalence of punitive culture and inadequate reporting systems are key barriers. Improving feedback about reported errors, simplifying procedures, providing clear guidelines on what and who should report, and avoiding blame are essential to enhance reporting. Moreover, health care organizations should consider the opinions of the clinicians in developing reporting systems.
Source: Journal of Patient Safety - Category: Health Management Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research