Civil Lawsuits as an Indicator of Adverse Outcomes in Healthcare

Mikoś, Marcin; Budzowska, Jolanta; Banaś, Tomasz; Kiedik, Dorota; Sygit, Katarzyna; Cipora, Elżbieta; Karakiewicz, Beata; Kaczmarski, Mateusz; Gąska, Izabela; Partyka, Olga; Pajewska, Monika; Świtalski, Jakub; Badowska-Kozakiewicz, Anna M.; Deptała, Andrzej; Augustynowicz, Anna; Waszkiewicz, Michał; Czerw, Aleksandra

doi:10.3390/ijerph191710783

IJERPH

2022

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710783

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Civil Lawsuits as an Indicator of Adverse Outcomes in Healthcare

Marcin Mikoś

Jolanta Budzowska²,

Tomasz Banaś

et al.

Abstract: The financial burden of adverse healthcare outcomes in Poland still remains unknown. The objective of the study was to estimate the cost of adverse healthcare outcomes in the Polish healthcare system. Cost calculation was performed on the basis of civil cases completed in Polish courts against doctors and healthcare entities. The research material consisted of 183 civil cases completed by a final judgment in 2011–2013. The case study was conducted in five out of forty-five district courts across the country. O… Show more

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Response to patient safety incidents in healthcare settings in Ghana: the role of teamwork, communication openness, and handoffs

Poku,

Attafuah,

Anaba

et al. 2023

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background Patient safety incidents (PSIs) in healthcare settings are a critical concern globally, and Ghana is no exception. Addressing PSIs to improve health outcomes requires various initiatives to be implemented including improving patient safety culture, teamwork and communication between healthcare providers during handoffs. It is essential to acknowledge the significance of teamwork, communication openness, and effective handoffs in preventing and managing such incidents. These factors play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of patients and the overall quality of healthcare services. Aim This study assessed the occurrence and types of PSIs in health facilities in Ghana. It also examined the role of teamwork, handoffs and information exchange, and communication openness in response to PSIs by health professionals. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1651 health workers in three regions of Ghana. Using a multi-staged sampling technique, the Survey on Patient Safety Culture Hospital Survey questionnaire and the nurse-reported scale were used to collect the data and it was analysed by descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and linear multiple regression model at a significance of 0.05. Results There was a reported prevalence of PSIs including medication errors (30.4%), wound infections (23.3%), infusion reactions (24.7%), pressure sores (21.3%), and falls (18.7%) at least once a month. There was a satisfactory mean score for responses to adverse events (3.40), teamwork (4.18), handoffs and information exchange (3.88), and communication openness (3.84) among healthcare professionals. Teamwork, handoffs and information exchange and communication openness were significant predictors of response to PSIs, accounting for 28.3% of the variance. Conclusions Effective teamwork, handoffs and information exchange, and communication openness in the healthcare environment are critical strategies to enhance PSI response. Creating a culture that encourages error response through teamwork, communication and handoffs provides healthcare professionals with opportunities for learning and improving patient outcomes. Training programs should therefore target health professionals to improve patient safety and competency. Through the implementation of evidence-based practices and learning from past incidents, the healthcare system will be able to deliver safe and high-quality care to patients nationwide. Patient safety must be recognized as an ongoing process. Therefore, a meaningful improvement in patient outcomes requires all stakeholders’ commitment.

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Response to patient safety incidents in healthcare settings in Ghana: the role of teamwork, communication openness, and handoffs

Poku,

Attafuah,

Anaba

et al. 2023

BMC Health Serv Res

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Civil Lawsuits as an Indicator of Adverse Outcomes in Healthcare

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Response to patient safety incidents in healthcare settings in Ghana: the role of teamwork, communication openness, and handoffs

Response to patient safety incidents in healthcare settings in Ghana: the role of teamwork, communication openness, and handoffs

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