Abstract:Introduction: Emergency Departments (EDs) have been described as complex, dynamic and at high risk for medical errors. Factors affecting the risk of medical error in the ED are related to communication, triage and medication management and upto 3% of all medical errors in hospitals take place in the ED. Aim: To identify the factors affecting patients' safety in the EDs of two major hospitals in Taif city based on Occurrence Variance Reporting (OVR). Materials and Methods: The present study was a crosssection… Show more
“…Moreover, they learn to follow the process after filling out an OVR form, starting with their supervisor. According to Althobaiti et al, 2022 study, OVR is important for attaining patient and staff safety, enhancing care quality, and lowering medical mistakes or accidents suggested that medical workers, especially nurses, need to be more aware of the significance of reporting all incidences. Findings from a study by Albarrak et al (2020) showed that although participants thought reporting took a lot of time, most felt that training-related OVR knowledge and skills were sufficient.…”
Background Identifying, reporting, measuring, and tracking events provide an opportunity to study system issues, motivate learning, measure the frequency and severity of events, and manage high-risk ones which refer to a safety culture that is focused on valuing the input of working staff and improving the quality of care. Aim Enhance the implementation of the occurrence variance reporting (OVR) system at the Obstetrics and Gynecological Hospital in Port Said Governorate, Egypt. Design A quasi-experimental research design for one group (pre–posttest) and a mixed-methods approach was conducted in this study. Method This study was carried out at an Obstetrics and Gynecological Hospital in Port Said Governorate, Egypt. Study subjects included a convenient sample of 100 doctors and nurses. The study used three tools: OVR Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) questionnaire, the OVR trend analysis clinical audit checklist, and barriers that hinder staff to report patient safety events through two open-ended questions. Results Significant improvements were detected in the OVR system post-program implementation than pre-program implementation phase. A statistically significant increase in nurses’ and doctors’ total knowledge score from 0.74 to 3.39 and a statistically significant decrease in nurses’ and doctors’ total negative attitude score from 3.87 to 3.27. Also, a statistically significant increase in total practice score from 2.35 to 2.45. Conclusion There were significant improvements in the hospital OVR system postprogram implementation than preprogram implementation. Relevance to clinical practice To maintain performance and make sure that the original result is not lost, the health care facilities should emphasize the ongoing monthly and quarterly monitoring and analysis of data. Meetings, lectures, and training sessions are used for ongoing education.
“…Moreover, they learn to follow the process after filling out an OVR form, starting with their supervisor. According to Althobaiti et al, 2022 study, OVR is important for attaining patient and staff safety, enhancing care quality, and lowering medical mistakes or accidents suggested that medical workers, especially nurses, need to be more aware of the significance of reporting all incidences. Findings from a study by Albarrak et al (2020) showed that although participants thought reporting took a lot of time, most felt that training-related OVR knowledge and skills were sufficient.…”
Background Identifying, reporting, measuring, and tracking events provide an opportunity to study system issues, motivate learning, measure the frequency and severity of events, and manage high-risk ones which refer to a safety culture that is focused on valuing the input of working staff and improving the quality of care. Aim Enhance the implementation of the occurrence variance reporting (OVR) system at the Obstetrics and Gynecological Hospital in Port Said Governorate, Egypt. Design A quasi-experimental research design for one group (pre–posttest) and a mixed-methods approach was conducted in this study. Method This study was carried out at an Obstetrics and Gynecological Hospital in Port Said Governorate, Egypt. Study subjects included a convenient sample of 100 doctors and nurses. The study used three tools: OVR Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) questionnaire, the OVR trend analysis clinical audit checklist, and barriers that hinder staff to report patient safety events through two open-ended questions. Results Significant improvements were detected in the OVR system post-program implementation than pre-program implementation phase. A statistically significant increase in nurses’ and doctors’ total knowledge score from 0.74 to 3.39 and a statistically significant decrease in nurses’ and doctors’ total negative attitude score from 3.87 to 3.27. Also, a statistically significant increase in total practice score from 2.35 to 2.45. Conclusion There were significant improvements in the hospital OVR system postprogram implementation than preprogram implementation. Relevance to clinical practice To maintain performance and make sure that the original result is not lost, the health care facilities should emphasize the ongoing monthly and quarterly monitoring and analysis of data. Meetings, lectures, and training sessions are used for ongoing education.
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