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How to select tools for investigating adverse events

Much has been said on the topic of the most suitable tools for investigating adverse events in healthcare organizations. A study published in the journal of the School of Nursing of Universidade de São Paulo indicated some pointers that will help when making this decision.
Investigating adverse events in healthcare services is essential in identifying and mapping failures in the care provided, exploring possible causes that led to the incident, and outlining action plans to enable the level of damage to be reduced and prevent a recurrence.
Many institutions establish the use of complex tools not recommended for the investigative process. For this reason, we need to explore other tools for investigating adverse events in healthcare.

 

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