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Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed · May 2012
[Occurrence and prevention of errors in intensive care units].
- A Valentin.
- Krankenanstalt Rudolfstiftung, Juchgasse 25, 1030, Wien, Österreich. andreas.valentin@meduniwien.ac.at
- Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed. 2012 May 1;107(4):244-8.
AbstractRecognition and analysis of error constitutes an essential tool for quality improvement in intensive care units (ICUs). The potential for the occurrence of error is considerably high in ICUs. Although errors will never be completely preventable, it is necessary to reduce frequency and consequences of error. A system approach needs to consider human limitations and to design working conditions, workplace, and processes in ICUs in a way that promotes reduction of error. The development of a preventive safety culture must be seen as an essential task for ICUs.
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