Table 8 Summary of lapse time before significant effect
From: Increasing the options for reducing adverse events: Results from a modified Delphi technique
Category | Proposals (N) | Average lapse time (years) | Category | Proposals (N) | Average lapse time (years) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Impact < 3 years | Total in this category | Â | Â | Impact < 3 years | Total in this category | Â |
1. Error Learning and Mandatory Disclosure | 6 | 9 | 3.6 | 5. Other Hospital Regulations | 4 | 6 | 2.4 |
2. Hospital Accreditation and Audit | 3 | 7 | 3.2 | 6. Doctors | 4 | 6 | 2.5 |
3. Hospital Information Systems | 2 | 4 | 3.4 | 7. System Level Reform | 0 | 4 | 3.6 |
4. Out of Hospital Information | 0 | 5 | 6.4 | Total | 0 | 4 | 3.5 |