Integrating the intensive care unit safety reporting system with existing incident reporting systems.
Thompson DA, Lubomski LH, Holzmueller CG, et al. Integrating the intensive care unit safety reporting system with existing incident reporting systems. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2005;31(10):585-93.
The authors describe the implementation of an AHRQ-funded external reporting system in seven intensive care units. They found that the system improved error reporting and thus may enhance patient safety.