The effectiveness of checklists and error reporting systems in enhancing patient safety and reducing medical errors in hospital settings: a narrative review.

Emmanuel Aoudi Chance; Dia Florence; Innocent Sardi Abdoul

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The effectiveness of checklists and error reporting systems in enhancing patient safety and reducing medical errors in hospital settings: a narrative review.

September 11, 2024

Chance EA, Florence D, Sardi Abdoul I. Int J Nurs Sci. 2024;11(3):387-398.

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Checklists and error reporting systems are designed to improve patient safety. This narrative review highlights the patient safety impacts of each, the similar challenges faced during implementation, and benefits of their use.

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