Analysis and prioritization of near-miss adverse events in a radiology department.

Raymond H. Thornton; Jeremy Miransky; Aileen Killen; Stephen B. Solomon; Lynn A. Brody

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Analysis and prioritization of near-miss adverse events in a radiology department.

May 11, 2011

Thornton RH, Miransky J, Killen A, et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2011;196(5):1120-4.

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This study developed a scoring system and a systematic approach to identify learning opportunities from near miss adverse events. Electronic order entry errors posed the greatest threat, suggesting vulnerability at the human–technology interface.

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