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Measuring the overall development of patient safety in a new hospital using trigger tools.

August 7, 2024

Adamovic I, Dahlem P, Brachmann J. Int J Qual Health Care. 2024;36(3):mzae064.

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New or redesigned facilities may introduce safety challenges not previously experienced. In this study, adverse events (AE) were measured 6 months before and after the opening of a new hospital. The rate of AE increased in the new hospital during the first 6 months, highlighting the importance of proactive identification of unsafe situations and close monitoring.

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