Der Unfallchirurg
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The case of an initially overlooked transligamentary Chopart dislocation following distorsion trauma of the foot is presented and the treatment and long-term course are discussed. A 55-year-old female patient sustained severe injury to the left foot after falling from a height of 4 m.. The instep was severely swollen and there was deformity with adduction of the forefoot and supination position. ⋯ Peritarsal dislocations represent approximately 15% of tarsal injuries and 1% of joint dislocations overall. Therefore, if a high energy accident has occurred, it is necessary to specifically search for dislocations and fractures. Immediate reduction reduces the risk of complications.
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Analysis of incidents and near-incidents is an important factor for continuous improvement in patient safety in hospitals and for the promotion of organizational learning. From a system perspective, accidents occur when decision-making at several levels of a working system is faulty and the safety barriers fail. ⋯ Errors can be used as an opportunity for organizational learning and this is especially true for incidents when patients come to no harm. Starting with explanations of a system perspective on errors, this paper deals with the prerequisites for organizational learning and general rules for establishing incident reporting systems in hospitals.
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Risk management and patient safety are of indisputable importance for the quality of health care. At the same time they confront all professional groups in the health system with high demands. The Action Alliance for Patient Safety inc. wants to demonstrate ways in which measures for avoiding errors and improving safety can reach the healthcare practice. Interdisciplinary cooperation and the availability of mutually developed materials are the maxims of the work of the society.