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Errors

100

These instances must be reported in order to highlight system gaps that could lead to error and patient harm. 

What are near misses?

200

These are breakdowns in the system that contriubute to increased demand for practice protocols. 

What are workarounds? 

300

This type of error occurs at the institution and results in permanent or serious harm of the patient. 

What is a sentinel event?

400

These are preventable by organizational strategy, culture of safety and informatics technology

What is a medical error?

500

A mismatched blood transfusion is considered this type of error. 

What is a never event. 

Information Management Systems

100

This Information management system reduces medication errors and is beneficial to manage chronic disease. 

What is Clinical Decision Support (CDS)?

200

To ensure adequate staffing and resources, this type of information management system calculates the intensity of the patient need. 

What is the acuity system?

300

This type of Information Management System enhances patient safety by prompting providers to enter orders electronically. 

What is Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)

400

This part Core Business Systems promotes patient safety by ensuring that patient care is comprehensive before, during, and after the time the patient is being cared for.  

Admission, discharge, and transfer system (ADT)

500

Two types of medication administration technology that promote patient safety are  

Bar code medication administration and smart pump technology