Patient safety: improving incident reporting

Authors:
  • DHDavid Bird School of Health
    David Bird School of Health
  • TNThe University of Northampton
    The University of Northampton
  • NONorthampton
    Northampton
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Abstract
The aim of this article, the fourth of seven in this series, is to discuss the reporting of patient safety incidents, including near miss events. This article is based on step four of the National Patient Safety Agency's (2004) Seven Steps to Patient Safety. Barriers to reporting are discussed and the associated benefits and limitations are highlighted.