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A look into the nature and causes of human errors in the intensive care unit
Critical Care Medicine · 1995 · Vol. 23(2) · pp. 294–300
Yoel Donchin✉(Hadassah Medical Center)Daniel GopherMiriam OlinYehuda BadihiMichal RNB BieskyCharles L. SprungRuven PizovShamay Cotev
Abstract
A significant number of dangerous human errors occur in the ICU. Many of these errors could be attributed to problems of communication between the physicians and nurses. Applying human factor engineering concepts to the study of the weak points of a specific ICU may help to reduce the number of errors. Errors should not be considered as an incurable disease, but rather as preventable phenomena.
Patient Safety and Medication ErrorsMedical Malpractice and Liability IssuesQuality and Safety in HealthcareMedicineIntensive care unitHuman errorData collectionMedical recordIntensive careMedical emergencyEmergency medicineIntensive care medicineStatistics
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HumansErgonomicsIatrogenic DiseaseIntensive Care UnitsInterprofessional RelationsNursesPhysiciansProspective StudiesTask Performance and Analysis
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