Grading recommendations for enhanced patient safety in sentinel event analysis: the recommendation improvement matrix

Objectives The goal of sentinel event (SE) analysis is to prevent recurrence. However, the rate of SEs has remained constant over the past years. Research suggests this is in part due to the quality of recommendations. Currently, standards for the selection of recommendations are lacking. Developing a method to grade recommendations could...

What’s up doc? Physicians’ reflections on their sustainable employability throughout careers: a narrative inquiry

Background: Physicians have complex and demanding jobs that may negatively affect their sustainable employability (SE) and quality of care. Despite its societal and occupational relevance, empirical research on physicians’ SE is scarce. To further advance our understanding of physicians’ SE, this study explores how physicians perceive their...

Performance variability in perioperative sentinel events: report on a nationwide data set

Criteria for recommendations after perioperative sentinel events

Background The recurrence of sentinel events (SEs) is a persistent problem worldwide, despite repeated analyses and recommendations formulated to prevent recurrence. Research suggests this is partly attributable to the quality of the recommendations, and determining if a recommendation will be effective is not yet covered by an adequate...

Patientveiligheid: De rol van de bestuurder - Patient Safety: the role of the Board

Dagelijks lopen tientallen patiënten in Nederlandse ziekenhuizen iatrogeen letsel op en komen potentieel vijf mensen te overlijden als gevolg van fouten in een zorgproces dat juist als doel had hen te helpen. Nederland staat hierin niet alleen. Onderzoek in diverse Westerse landen heeft aangetoond dat 5 tot 10% van de in ziekenhuizen opgenomen...