Intensive care units (ICU) are high-risk environments. Based on direct observations, these researchers identified 226 latent safety threats affecting routine care activities in pediatric ICUs. Findings indicate that threats persist regardless of whether individuals comply with or deviate from policies and protocols, suggesting the need for targeted interventions beyond reinforcing compliance.

… The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery … J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg … Aviation safety relies on systems …

… The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery … J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg … In this study, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's error detection model was used to analyze the incidence and …

This commentary describes aviation error prevention tactics and suggests that adopting these initiatives in health care can improve patient safety.

… Journal of patient safety … J Patient Saf … This study found that a teamwork training …

Introduction of a standardized order template, along with targeted physician education, significantly reduced prescribing errors. However, no effect was seen on the incidence of adverse drug events.

Direct observation of surgical teams was used to identify latent errors during surgery, many of which could have been averted by improved teamwork.