From: Increasing the options for reducing adverse events: Results from a modified Delphi technique
Proposals | Effect [1 = v.high 6 = negative] mean (std dev) | Implement (months) | Impact (months) | Total (years) |
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3.1 As a condition of accreditation all hospitals meeting designated criteria with respect to patient numbers and case complexity should have an appropriate internal information system for recording patient history, treatment (including drugs), digitized radiological imaging, pre- and post-discharge requirements. | 2.11 (.68) | 33 | 26 | 4.9 |
3.2 Clinical pathways should be tailored to individual patients and based on full information regarding patient history and co-morbidities, and not be geared to the average patient.a | 2.71 (1.10) | 30 | 35 | 5.4 |
3.3 All medical handovers should be documented in writing to minimise errors due to lack of continuity of care. | 2.39 (1.14) | 8 | 10 | 1.5 |
3.4 All hospitals should have systems in place to identify patients who become acutely ill and to summon appropriate expertise to the bedside within minutes. | 2.00 (.89) | 8 | 12 | 1.7 |