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La presente investigación pretende evaluar el nivel de cumplimiento de las metas internacionales, que representan el foco principal para la mejora de calidad y seguridad de atención de los pacientes. La seguridad del paciente involucra a todos los estudios, prácticas y acciones promovidas por las instituciones sanitarias para disminuir y eliminar los riesgos de daños innecesarios relacionados con el cuidado de la salud. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, observacional y transversal. De fuentes primaria y secundaria, Resultados: se abordaron las metas N° 1 la cual consiste en Identificar a los pacientes correctamente y la meta N° 6 la cual se refiere a Reducir el riesgo de lesiones en pacientes como resultado de caídas. En primer lugar, se destaca el cumplimiento en la identificación correcta del paciente y en segunda instancia la mejora del cumplimiento de medidas de prevención de caídas. Conclusión: Esta proximidad de los valores obtenidos genera un aspecto positivo para mejorar la seguridad de los pacientes y que, si bien el cumplimiento de las metas no es el deseado, es cercano al porcentaje planteado. Lo que en definitiva hace a este estudio un antecedente importante en la mejora continua con vista al futuro cercano[AU]
This research aims to evaluate the level of compliance with international goals, which represent the main focus for improving the quality and safety of patient care. Patient safety involves all studies, practices and actions promoted by health institutions to reduce and eliminate the risks of unnecessary harm related to health care. Methodology: Descriptive, observational and transversal study. From primary and secondary sources, Results: goals No. 1 were addressed, which consists of Identifying patients correctly and goal No. 6, which refers to Reducing the risk of injuries in patients as a result of falls. Firstly, compliance with correct patient identification stands out and secondly, improvement in compliance with fall prevention measures. Conclusion: This proximity of the values obtained generates a positive aspect to improve patient safety and that, although the fulfillment of the goals is not as desired, it is close to the proposed percentage. Which ultimately makes this study an important precedent in continuous improvement for the near future[AU]
Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo avaliar o nível de cumprimento das metas internacionais, que representam o foco principal para a melhoria da qualidade e segurança do atendimento ao paciente. A segurança do paciente envolve todos os estudos, e ações promovidas pelas instituições de saúde para reduzir e eliminar os riscos de danos desnecessários relacionados à assistência à saúde. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, observacional e transversal. De fontes primárias e secundárias, dependendo do indicador e do objetivo para o qual a medição está sendo realizada. Resultados: Nesta pesquisa serão abordadas as metas nº1, que consiste em Identificar corretamente os pacientes e a meta nº 6, que es Reduzir o risco de lesões nos pacientes em decorrência de quedas. Foi realizado nos dois locais. Em primeiro lugar, destaca-se o cumprimento da correta identificação do paciente e, em segundo lugar, a melhoria no cumprimento das medidas de prevenção de quedas. Conclusão: Essa proximidade dos valores obtidos gera um aspecto positivo para melhorar a segurança do paciente e que, embora o cumprimento das metas não seja o desejado, está próximo do percentual proposto. O que acaba por tornar este estudo um precedente importante na melhoria contínua com vista ao futuro próximo.
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Humanos , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes , Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde , Acidentes por Quedas/prevenção & controleRESUMO
PURPOSE: Clinical efficiency is a key component of the value-based care model and a driver of patient satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to identify and address inefficiencies at a high-volume radiation oncology clinic. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Patient flow analysis (PFA) was used to create process maps and optimize the workflow of consultation visits in a gastrointestinal radiation oncology clinic at a large academic cancer center. Metrics such as cycle times, waiting times, and rooming times were assessed by using a real-time patient status function in the electronic medical record for 556 consults and compared between before vs after implementation of the PFA recommendations. RESULTS: The initial PFA revealed four inefficiencies: (1) protracted rooming time, (2) inefficient communications, (3) duplicated tasks, and (4) ambiguous clinical roles. We analyzed 485 consult-visits before the PFA and 71 after the PFA. The PFA recommendations led to reductions in overall median cycle time by 21% (91 min vs 72 min, p < 0.001), in cumulative waiting times by 64% (45 min vs 16 min; p < 0.001), which included waiting room time (14 min vs 5 min; p < 0.001) and wait for physician (20 min vs. 6 min; p < 0.001). Slightly less than one-quarter (22%) of consult visits before the PFA lasted > 2 h vs. 0% after implementation of the recommendations (p < 0.001). Similarly, the proportion of visits requiring < 1 h was 16% before PFA vs 34% afterward (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: PFA can be used to identify clinical inefficiencies and optimize workflows in radiation oncology consultation clinics, and implementing their findings can significantly improve cycle times and waiting times. Potential downstream effects of these interventions include improved patient experience, decreased staff burnout, financial savings, and opportunities for expanding clinical capacity.
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Radioterapia (Especialidade) , Humanos , Eficiência Organizacional , Instituições de Assistência Ambulatorial , Satisfação do Paciente , Encaminhamento e Consulta , Sistemas de Identificação de PacientesRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Robotic neurosurgery may improve the accuracy, speed, and availability of stereotactic procedures. We recently developed a computer vision and artificial intelligence-driven frameless stereotaxy for nonimmobilized patients, creating an opportunity to develop accurate and rapidly deployable robots for bedside cranial intervention. OBJECTIVE: To validate a portable stereotactic surgical robot capable of frameless registration, real-time tracking, and accurate bedside catheter placement. METHODS: Four human cadavers were used to evaluate the robot's ability to maintain low surface registration and targeting error for 72 intracranial targets during head motion, ie, without rigid cranial fixation. Twenty-four intracranial catheters were placed robotically at predetermined targets. Placement accuracy was verified by computed tomography imaging. RESULTS: Robotic tracking of the moving cadaver heads occurred with a program runtime of 0.111 ± 0.013 seconds, and the movement command latency was only 0.002 ± 0.003 seconds. For surface error tracking, the robot sustained a 0.588 ± 0.105 mm registration accuracy during dynamic head motions (velocity of 6.647 ± 2.360 cm/s). For the 24 robotic-assisted intracranial catheter placements, the target registration error was 0.848 ± 0.590 mm, providing a user error of 0.339 ± 0.179 mm. CONCLUSION: Robotic-assisted stereotactic procedures on mobile subjects were feasible with this robot and computer vision image guidance technology. Frameless robotic neurosurgery potentiates surgery on nonimmobilized and awake patients both in the operating room and at the bedside. It can affect the field through improving the safety and ability to perform procedures such as ventriculostomy, stereo electroencephalography, biopsy, and potentially other novel procedures. If we envision catheter misplacement as a "never event," robotics can facilitate that reality.
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Robótica , Inteligência Artificial , Cadáver , Humanos , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes , Técnicas EstereotáxicasRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Abandonment of treatment, a major cause of treatment failure in low- and middle-income countries like India, is particularly high during the diagnostic and initial phase of treatment. Tracking of patients during this risk period may reduce treatment abandonment rates and increase quality of care. AIM: The primary aim was to pilot the use and check the acceptability of a tool for tracking children with cancer in New Delhi during the initial part of their treatment. Secondary aim was to estimate abandonment rates among these patients. METHODS: This prospective study was carried out in two centers of North India in New Delhi and enrolled children less than 18 years diagnosed with cancer at these centers and who had registered with Cankids for social support. Parent support group (PSG) workers maintained contact with the child's family at least once a week for the first 12 weeks. Details of each contact and subsequent action were recorded in a customized book (called "You are not alone" or YANA Book). Descriptive analysis of these contacts was done in Microsoft Excel and presented in frequencies and percentages. The five-point Likert scale was used to check the acceptability of the tool among the PSG workers. RESULTS: Seven PSG workers enrolled and tracked 81 patients (73% male with a median age of 6 years). During the 12-week study period, 986 contacts were attempted and three (3.7%) patients had abandoned their treatment. All PSG workers strongly agreed that the YANA book was simple to understand and use, decreased their workload, and helped provide better assistance to patients. CONCLUSION: The tool for patient tracking was well accepted by the PSG workers and considered easy to use. We now plan to implement our model as a routine service at all the partnering hospitals in India.
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Neoplasias , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Índia/epidemiologia , Masculino , Neoplasias/diagnóstico , Neoplasias/terapia , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes , Estudos Prospectivos , Apoio SocialRESUMO
Resumen La atención médica no se encuentra libre de errores, que pueden poner en riesgo tanto la salud como la vida de los pacientes, con aumento de la morbimortalidad y los costos del sistema sanitario. Las recomendaciones internacionales de seguridad del paciente incluyen una correcta identificación. El uso de pulseras identificatorias reduce la cantidad de eventos adversos. Se investigó en forma retrospectiva la tasa de pacientes sin pulsera identificatoria al momento de la extracción sanguínea durante el año 2019 en el Instituto de Investigaciones Médicas Alfredo Lanari (IDIM). Se registró un total de 521 casos de pacientes no identificados sobre 5267 pedidos de laboratorio. La tasa anual de no identificados fue de 9.8%, superior al máximo ac eptable, y entre abril a septiembre se observaron mayores valores promedio. El día de la semana con mayor tasa de no identificados fueron los lunes con un 14%. Se observó una relación estadísticamente significativa entre la tasa mensual de no identificados con la cantidad mensual de egresos d e unidades operativas (r = 0.6465; p = 0.0237) y con el giro cama (r = 0.7776; p = 0.0029). Se desconoce si hubo otros errores de identificación. El estudio permitió conocer fallas en la identificación de pacientes internados. Se recomienda monitorear el indicador es pecialmente durante los meses con mayor cantidad de egresos y giro cama, evaluar la adherencia del personal al protocolo vigente y realizar capacitaciones para lograr una menor tasa de no identificados.
Abstract Medical attention is not free from committing mistakes that can increase mortality and costs. The International Goals for Patient Safety include correct patient identification. The use of wristbands reduces the number of adverse events. The rate of non-identified patients at the moment of phlebotomy was investigated retrospectively during 2019. The annual rate of non-identified patients was 9.8% and higher rates were observed from April to September. Monday was the day with the highest rate of non-identified. There was statistically significant relationship between the month rate of non-identified patients and the number of discharges from operative unit per month (r=0.6465; p=0.0237) and the bed turnover rate (r=0.7776; p=0.0029). Other wristband identification errors are unknown. The investigation detected failures in patient identification that allowed to make recommendations. In order to reduce the number of missing wristbands it will be necessary to monitor the indicator, especially during the months with the highest number of discharges and bed turnover rate, to evaluate the adherence of the personnel to the current protocol and to carry out training programs.
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Humanos , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes , Pacientes Internados , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
The Joint Commission International (JCI) is a US-based organization that accredits and certifies hospitals worldwide. Among the requirements for accreditation, the JCI emphasizes continuous quality improvement (CQI) with regard to international patient safety goals (IPSGs). Our university hospital treats about 26,000 hospitalized patients and 600,000 outpatients annually, and our goal is patient safety in compliance with IPSGs. The purpose of this study is to examine the activities of orthopedic surgeons in preparation for JCI accreditation, including clear identification of patients, preoperative timeout and marking to ensure correct surgery, timely approval of CT/MRI reports, care with pain management, prevention of infection, setting of quality indicators and daily monitoring, and teamwork. Examiners from the JCI visited our hospital to review medical records and documents, and to interview patients, nurses and doctors. There were 1270 evaluation items covering 16 fields, including reviews of IPSGs, patient evaluation and care, infection prevention and control, and governance and leadership. Most importantly, the efforts of all the medical staff in our hospital in obtaining the first JCI accreditation among national university hospitals in Japan have promoted the safety and quality of medical care from the perspective of the patient.
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Acreditação/normas , Hospitais Universitários , Cirurgiões Ortopédicos/normas , Segurança do Paciente/normas , Acidentes por Quedas/prevenção & controle , Infecção Hospitalar/prevenção & controle , Objetivos , Humanos , Internacionalidade , Japão , Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations , Procedimentos Ortopédicos/normas , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes/estatística & dados numéricos , Relações Médico-Paciente , Indicadores de Qualidade em Assistência à Saúde , Estados UnidosRESUMO
PURPOSE: Despite established guidelines, radiologists' recommendations and timely follow-up of incidental lung nodules remain variable. To improve follow-up of nodules, a system using standardized language (tracker phrases) recommending time-based follow-up in chest CT reports, coupled with a computerized registry, was created. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data were obtained from the electronic health record and a facility-built electronic lung nodule registry. We evaluated two randomly selected patient cohorts with incidental nodules on chest CT reports: before intervention (September 2008 to March 2011) and after intervention (August 2011 to December 2016). Multivariable logistic regression was used to compare the cohorts for the main outcome of timely follow-up, defined as a subsequent report within 13 months of the initial report. RESULTS: In all, 410 patients were included in the pretracker cohort versus 626 in the tracker cohort. Before system inception, 30% of CT reports lacked an explicit time-based recommendation for nodule follow-up. The proportion of patients with timely follow-up increased from 46% to 55%, and the proportion of those with no documented follow-up or follow-up beyond 24 months decreased from 48% to 31%. The likelihood of timely follow-up increased 41%, adjusted for high risk for lung cancer and age 65 years or older. After system inception, reports missing a tracker phrase for nodule recommendation averaged 6%, without significant interyear variation. CONCLUSIONS: Standardized language added to CT reports combined with a computerized registry designed to identify and track patients with incidental lung nodules was associated with improved likelihood of follow-up imaging.
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Neoplasias Pulmonares , Nódulo Pulmonar Solitário , Idoso , Seguimentos , Humanos , Achados Incidentais , Pulmão , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico por imagem , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes , Sistema de Registros , Nódulo Pulmonar Solitário/diagnóstico por imagemRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to systematically review all studies that evaluated the effects of using radio-frequency identification (RFID) for tracking patients in hospitals. METHODS: The PubMed and Embase databases were searched (to August 2015) for relevant English language studies, and those that evaluated the effects of a real-time locating systems with RFID for patient tracking in hospitals were identified and extracted. RESULTS: Of the 652 studies found, the 17 relevant studies were extracted for inclusion. Five of the extracted studies used RFID systems in operating theaters, two in emergency departments, one in a magnetic resonance imaging department, one in a radiology room, and the remaining eight studies were in other wards. In these studies, features such as the feasibility, accuracy, precision, reliability, security, level of satisfaction, cost of care, and time efficiency of the RFID systems were reported. Of all the extracted studies, seven evaluated the accuracy of the systems in crowded and unattended areas, and five of these were satisfied with their accuracy. Six evaluated the reliability of the systems, and all of these found the systems to be reliable. Six evaluated time-savings, and all of them reported the systems to be time effective. Two focused on the cost of care, and both of these reported the systems to be cost effective. CONCLUSIONS: Although most studies reported a positive impact on the accuracy and precision of patient identification, there is insufficient good evidence to show that RFID systems can accurately localize patients in crowded settings.
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Dispositivo de Identificação por Radiofrequência , Hospitais , Humanos , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , TecnologiaRESUMO
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 worldwide, early detection and efficient isolation of suspected patients are especially important to prevent the transmission. Although nucleic acid testing of SARS-CoV-2 is still the gold standard for diagnosis, there are well-recognized early-detection problems including time-consuming in the diagnosis process, noticeable false-negative rate in the early stage and lacking nucleic acid testing kits in some areas. Therefore, effective and rational applications of imaging technologies are critical in aiding the screen and helping the diagnosis of suspected patients. Currently, chest computed tomography is recommended as the first-line imaging test for detecting COVID-19 pneumonia, which could allow not only early detection of the typical chest manifestations, but also timely estimation of the disease severity and therapeutic effects. In addition, other radiological methods including chest X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission computed tomography also show significant advantages in the detection of COVID-19 pneumonia. This review summarizes the applications of radiology and nuclear medicine in detecting and diagnosing COVID-19. It highlights the importance for these technologies to curb the rapid transmission during the pandemic, considering findings from special groups such as children and pregnant women.
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COVID-19/diagnóstico por imagem , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , COVID-19/transmissão , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes , Inteligência Artificial , Criança , Diagnóstico Precoce , Feminino , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Masculino , Programas de Rastreamento , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons , Gravidez , Fatores de Risco , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios XRESUMO
Objetivo: Mapear quais as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre as formas de identificação de recém-nascidos hospitalizados. Método: Revisão de escopo baseada nos pressupostos do método de revisão do Instituto Joanna Briggs. O levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado em 22 bases de dados relacionadas a área da saúde. Resultados: Identificou-se inicialmente 785 estudos, sendo que apenas 11 compuseram a amostra. Verificou-se majoritariamente a utilização de pulseiras de identificação, com exceção de um estudo que levantou a segurança em realizar amostragem de Ácido Desoxirribonucleico. Observou-se variação tanto da estrutura física das pulseiras como das informações nelas contidas. Conclusão: Destaca-se a importância da escolha correta do método de identificação em recém-nascidos, especialmente ao considerar as peculiaridades que essa população apresenta.
Objective: To map the evidence available in the literature on ways to identify hospitalized newborns. Methodology: Scoping review based on the assumptions of the Joanna Briggs Institute review method. The bibliographic survey was carried out in 22 databases related to health. Results: 785 studies were initially identified, 11 of which comprised the final sample. The use of identification wristbands was mostly verified by the studies. One study raised the safety of performing Deoxyribonucleic Acid sampling. Variation was observed both in the physical structure of the wristbands and in the information contained therein. Conclusion: The importance of choosing the correct identification method in newborns is highlighted, especially when considering the peculiarities that this population presents.
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Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes/métodos , Segurança do Paciente , Recém-NascidoRESUMO
Objetivo: descrever a elaboração de protocolo para a identificação do paciente com transtorno mental agudo. Método: estudo exploratório e qualitativo, realizado de maio 2018 a janeiro 2019, por meio das etapas: revisão integrativa da literatura, questionário online respondido por 17 profissionais de saúde vinculados à Sociedade Brasileira para a Qualidade do Cuidado e Segurança do Paciente, e grupo focal com 04 especialistas em Saúde Mental. Para tratamento dos dados, utilizou-se a análise descritiva e comparativa. Resultados: na revisão não se encontraram artigos sobre identificação do paciente com transtorno mental agudo. Na consulta aos especialistas da segurança do paciente identificou-se que 82,3% não possuíam em suas instituições protocolo específico. No grupo focal evidenciou-se dificuldade na identificação deste paciente. Conclusão: acreditase que o protocolo com a inserção da pulseira fotográfica apresenta-se como uma ferramenta inovadora na redução de riscos associados à identificação deste paciente.
Objective: to describe the development of a protocol for identification of patients with acute mental disorders. Method: this qualitative exploratory study was carried out from May 2018 to January 2019 through an integrative literature review, an online questionnaire answered by 17 health personnel belonging to the Brazilian Society for Quality of Care and Patient Safety, and a focus group of four mental health experts. Results: no articles specifically on identification for patients with acute mental disorders were found in the review. The consultation of patient safety experts found that 82.3% had no specific protocol in their institutions. The focal group highlighted difficulties communicating with these patients. Conclusion: the protocol including the photographic bracelet is believed to constitute an innovative tool for reducing risks associated with identification of these patients.
Objetivo: describir el desarrollo de un protocolo para la identificación de pacientes con trastornos mentales agudos. Método: este estudio exploratorio cualitativo se realizó de mayo de 2018 a enero de 2019 a través de una revisión integradora de la literatura, un cuestionario en línea respondido por 17 miembros del personal de salud pertenecientes a la Sociedad Brasileña de Calidad de Atención y Seguridad del Paciente, y un grupo focal de cuatro personas de salud mental expertos. Resultados: en la revisión no se encontraron artículos específicos sobre identificación de pacientes con trastornos mentales agudos. La consulta de expertos en seguridad del paciente encontró que el 82,3% no tenía un protocolo específico en sus instituciones. El grupo focal destacó las dificultades para comunicarse con estos pacientes. Conclusión: se cree que el protocolo que incluye la pulsera fotográfica constituye una herramienta innovadora para reducir los riesgos asociados a la identificación de estos pacientes.
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Humanos , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes , Qualidade da Assistência à Saúde , Medidas de Segurança , Pessoas Mentalmente Doentes , Segurança do Paciente , Brasil , Inquéritos e Questionários , Grupos Focais , Pesquisa QualitativaRESUMO
PURPOSE: Awareness of Hirschsprung's-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) among patient's families and medical staff can lead to prompt recognition of symptoms and earlier implementation of management. We designed an HAEC medical alert card to raise awareness of HAEC among medical staff and carers of children with Hirschsprung's disease (HD). Our aim was to investigate parental opinion on the utility of this tool. METHODS: All patients diagnosed with HD in two institutions over a period of 14 years received an HAEC alert card and were invited to answer a 1-year follow-up structured questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 123 patients received an HAEC card. The response rate for the follow-up questionnaire was 62% (n = 76). The majority 96% (n = 73) of the responders considered the card useful. A total of 89% (n = 68) of patients or parents stated that they carry the card with them, while 39% (n = 30) of them have used it on 57 occasions. The majority (83%; n = 25) of these declared that, when presented, the card increased awareness among medical staff and on 53% (n = 16) occasions prompted contact with the tertiary centre. CONCLUSION: The HAEC medical card was found useful by most parents of HD patients. This tool increased awareness of HAEC and improved communication between peripheral hospitals and tertiary paediatric institutions. Therefore, we feel the HAEC alert card may be used in institutions with high HD addressability.
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Serviços Médicos de Emergência , Enterocolite/complicações , Enterocolite/terapia , Doença de Hirschsprung/complicações , Doença de Hirschsprung/terapia , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes/métodos , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , PaisRESUMO
PURPOSE: Safe delivery of brachytherapy and establishing a safety culture are critical in high-quality brachytherapy. The American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) Quality and Safety Committee surveyed members regarding brachytherapy services offered, safety practices during treatment, quality assurance procedures, and needs to develop safety and training materials. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A 22-item survey was sent to ABS membership in early 2019 to physicians, physicists, therapists, nurses, and administrators. Participation was voluntary. Responses were summarized with descriptive statistics and relative frequency distributions. RESULTS: There were 103 unique responses. Approximately one in three was attending physicians and one in three attending physicists. Most were in practice >10 years. A total of 94% and 50% performed gynecologic and prostate brachytherapy, respectively. Ninety-one percent performed two-identification patient verification before treatment. Eighty-six percent performed a time-out. Ninety-five percent had an incident reporting or learning system, but only 71% regularly reviewed incidents. Half reviewed safety practices within the last year. Twenty percent reported they were somewhat or not satisfied with department safety culture, but 92% of respondents were interested in improving safety culture. Most reported time, communication, and staffing as barriers to improving safety. Most respondents desired safety-oriented webinars, self-assessment modules, learning modules, or checklists endorsed by the ABS to improve safety practice. CONCLUSIONS: Most but not all practices use standards and quality assurance procedures in line with society recommendations. There is a need to heighten safety culture at many departments and to shift resources (e.g., time or staffing) to improve safety practice. There is a desire for society guidance to improve brachytherapy safety practices. This is the first survey to assess safety practice patterns among a national sample of radiation oncologists with expertise in brachytherapy.
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Braquiterapia/estatística & dados numéricos , Neoplasias dos Genitais Femininos/radioterapia , Segurança do Paciente , Neoplasias da Próstata/radioterapia , Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Radioterapia (Especialidade)/organização & administração , Braquiterapia/efeitos adversos , Braquiterapia/normas , Lista de Checagem , Comunicação , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Cultura Organizacional , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes/estatística & dados numéricos , Admissão e Escalonamento de Pessoal , Melhoria de Qualidade , Gestão de Riscos/estatística & dados numéricos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
STUDY DESIGN: Observational study. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of a new frameless reference marker system for patient tracking by analyzing the effect of vertebral position within the surgical field. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Most modern navigation systems for spine surgery rely on a dynamic reference frame attached to a vertebra for tracking the patient. This solution has the drawback of being bulky and obstructing the surgical field, while requiring that the dynamic reference frame is moved between vertebras to maintain accuracy. METHODS: An augmented reality surgical navigation (ARSN) system with intraoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) capability was installed in a hybrid operating room. The ARSN system used input from four video cameras for tracking adhesive skin markers placed around the surgical field. The frameless reference marker system was evaluated first in four human cadavers, and then in 20 patients undergoing navigated spine surgery. In each CBCT, the impact of vertebral position in the surgical field on technical accuracy was analyzed. The technical accuracy of the inserted pedicle devices was determined by measuring the distance between the planned position and the placed pedicle device, at the bone entry point. RESULTS: The overall mean technical accuracy was 1.65â±â1.24âmm at the bone entry point (nâ=â366). There was no statistically significant difference in technical accuracy between levels within CBCTs (P ≥ 0.12 for all comparisons). Linear regressions showed that null- to negligible parts of the effect on technical accuracy could be explained by the number of absolute levels away from the index vertebrae (r ≤ 0.007 for all, ß ≤ 0.071 for all). CONCLUSION: The frameless reference marker system based on adhesive skin markers is unobtrusive and affords the ARSN system a high accuracy throughout the navigated surgical field, independent of vertebral position. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3.
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Adesivos/administração & dosagem , Realidade Aumentada , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico/métodos , Neuronavegação/métodos , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes/métodos , Cirurgia Assistida por Computador/métodos , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Cadáver , Feminino , Humanos , Vértebras Lombares/diagnóstico por imagem , Vértebras Lombares/cirurgia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Parafusos Pediculares , Sacro/diagnóstico por imagem , Sacro/cirurgia , Vértebras Torácicas/diagnóstico por imagem , Vértebras Torácicas/cirurgia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Electromagnetic (EM) navigation provides the advantages of continuous guidance and tip-tracking of instruments. The current solutions for patient reference trackers are suboptimal, as they are either invasively screwed to the bone or less accurate if attached to the skin. The authors present a novel EM reference method with the tracker rigidly but not invasively positioned inside the nasal cavity. METHODS: The nasal tracker (NT) consists of the EM coil array of the AxiEM tracker plugged into a nasal tamponade, which is then inserted into the inferior nasal meatus. Initially, a proof-of-concept study was performed on two cadaveric skull bases. The stability of the NT was assessed in simulated surgical situations, for example, prone, supine, and lateral patient positioning and skin traction. A deviation ≤ 2 mm was judged sufficiently accurate for clinical trial. Thus, a feasibility study was performed in the clinical setting. Positional changes of the NT and a standard skin-adhesive tracker (ST) relative to a ground-truth reference tracker were recorded throughout routine surgical procedures. The accuracy of the NT and ST was compared at different stages of surgery. RESULTS: Ex vivo, the NT proved to be highly stable in all simulated surgical situations (median deviation 0.4 mm, range 0.0-2.0 mm). In 13 routine clinical cases, the NT was significantly more stable than the ST (median deviation at procedure end 1.3 mm, range 0.5-3.0 mm vs 4.0 mm, range 1.2-11.2 mm, p = 0.002). The loss of accuracy of the ST was highest during draping and flap fixation. CONCLUSIONS: Application of the EM endonasal patient tracker was found to be feasible with high procedural stability ex vivo as well as in the clinical setting. This innovation combines the advantages of high precision and noninvasiveness and may, in the future, enhance EM navigation for neurosurgery.
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Fenômenos Eletromagnéticos , Cavidade Nasal/diagnóstico por imagem , Neuronavegação/métodos , Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos/métodos , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes/métodos , Adulto , Idoso , Estudos de Viabilidade , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Cavidade Nasal/cirurgia , Neuronavegação/instrumentação , Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos/instrumentação , Cirurgia Assistida por Computador/instrumentação , Cirurgia Assistida por Computador/métodosRESUMO
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of interventions to reduce patient misidentification incidents classified as level 2 and over (adverse events occurred for patients) with the step-by-step problem-solving method. All incidents related to patient misidentification were selected, and relevant information was collected from the original electronic incident reports. We then conducted an eight-step problem-solving process with the aim of reducing patient misclassification and improving patient safety. Step 1: the number of misidentification-related incident reports and the percentage of these reports in the total incident reports increased each year. Step 2: the most frequent misidentification type was sample collection tubes, followed by drug administration and hospital meals. Step 3: we set a target of an 20% decrease in patient misidentification cases classified as level 2 or over compared with the previous year, and established this as a hospital priority. Step 4: we found that discrepancies in patient identification procedures were the most important causes of misidentification. Step 5: we standardized the patient identification process to achieve an 10% reduction in misidentification. Step 6: we disseminated instructional videos to all staff members. Step 7: we confirmed there was an 18% reduction in level 2 and over patient misidentification compared with the previous year. Step 8: we intend to make additional effort to decrease misidentification of patients by a further 10%. Level 2 and over patient misidentification can be reduced by a patient identification policy using a step-by-step problem-solving procedure. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of interventions to reduce patient misidentification incidents with step-by-step problem-solving method. Continued seamless efforts to eliminate patient misidentification are mandatory for this activity.
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Hospitais Universitários , Erros Médicos/prevenção & controle , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes , Segurança do Paciente , Gestão de Riscos/métodos , Humanos , Japão , Erros Médicos/tendências , Resolução de Problemas , Padrões de Referência , Análise de Causa FundamentalRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Blood component mistransfusion is generally due to preventable clerical errors, specifically pretransfusion misidentification of patient/blood unit at bedside. Hence, electronic devices such as barcode scanners are recommended as the standard instrument used to check the patient's identity. However, several healthcare facilities in underdeveloped countries cannot afford this instrument; hence, they usually perform subjective visual assessment to check the patient's identity. This type of assessment is prone to clinical errors, which precipitates significant level of anxiety in the healthcare personnel transfusing the blood unit. Hence, a novel objective method in performing pretransfusion identity check, the 'Sandesh Positive-Negative (SPON) protocol,' was developed. METHODS: A nonrandomized study on bedside pretransfusion identity check was conducted, and 75 health care personnel performed transfusion. The intervention was performed by matching a custom-made negative label with blood component with the positive label of the same patient available at bedside who was about to receive transfusion. RESULTS: In total, 85.3% of the subjects were anxious while performing pretransfusion identity check based on the existing standard practice. After the implementation of the SPON protocol, only 38.7% experienced either mild, moderate or severe anxiety. The overall level of satisfaction also increased from 8.0% to 38.7% and none were dissatisfied. Although only 9.3% were dissatisfied about the existing practice, approximately 70.7% felt the need for a better/additional protocol. Clerical error was not observed. CONCLUSIONS: The SPON protocol is a cost-effective objective method that reduces anxiety and increases satisfaction levels when performing final bedside identity check of blood components.
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Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Transfusão de Componentes Sanguíneos/normas , Tipagem e Reações Cruzadas Sanguíneas/normas , Pessoal de Saúde/normas , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes/normas , Transfusão de Componentes Sanguíneos/métodos , Tipagem e Reações Cruzadas Sanguíneas/métodos , Transfusão de Sangue/métodos , Transfusão de Sangue/normas , Pessoal de Saúde/psicologia , Humanos , Erros Médicos/prevenção & controle , Erros Médicos/psicologia , Sistemas de Identificação de Pacientes/métodosRESUMO
CONTEXT.: Preanalytic errors, including specimen labeling errors and specimen loss, occur frequently during specimen collection, transit, and accessioning. Radio-frequency identification tags can decrease specimen identification and tracking errors through continuous and automated tracking of specimens. OBJECTIVE.: To implement a specimen tracking infrastructure to reduce preanalytic errors (specimen mislabeling or loss) between specimen collection and laboratory accessioning. Specific goals were to decrease preanalytic errors by at least 70% and to simultaneously decrease employee effort dedicated to resolving preanalytic errors or investigating lost specimens. DESIGN.: A radio-frequency identification specimen-tracking system was developed. Major features included integral radio-frequency identification labels (radio-frequency identification tags and traditional bar codes in a single printed label) printed by point-of-care printers in collection suites; dispersed radio-frequency identification readers at major transit points; and systems integration of the electronic health record, laboratory information system, and radio-frequency identification tracking system to allow for computerized physician order entry driven label generation, specimen transit time tracking, interval-based alarms, and automated accessioning. RESULTS.: In the 6-month postimplementation period, 6 mislabeling events occurred in collection areas using the radio-frequency identification system, compared with 24 events in the 6-month preimplementation period (75% decrease; P = .001). In addition, the system led to the timely recovery of 3 lost specimens. Labeling expenses were decreased substantially in the transition from high-frequency to ultrahigh frequency radio-frequency identification tags. CONCLUSIONS.: Radio-frequency identification specimen tracking prevented several potential specimen-loss events, decreased specimen recovery time, and decreased specimen labeling errors. Increases in labeling/tracking expenses for the system were more than offset by time savings and loss avoidance through error mitigation.