Table 3 Consequences of adverse events
Type of error | Number (%) |
|---|---|
An error occurred, but the error did not reach the patient. | 39 (18.5) |
An error occurred that reached the patient, but did not cause the patient harm. | 110 (52.1) |
An error occurred that reached the patient and required monitoring to confirm that it resulted in no harm to the patient and/or required intervention to preclude harm. | 33 (15.6) |
An error occurred that may have contributed to or resulted in emotional harm to the patient. | 4 (1.9) |
An error occurred that may have contributed to or resulted in temporary harm to the patient and required intervention. | 14 (6.6) |
An error occurred that may have contributed to or resulted in temporary harm to the patient and required initial or prolonged hospitalisation. | 7 (3.3) |
An error occurred that may have contributed to or resulted in permanent patient harm. | 0 |
An error occurred that required intervention necessary to sustain life. | 0 |
An error occurred that may have contributed to or resulted in the patient's death. | 0 |
An error occurred, but it was not possible to determine harm | 4 (1.9) |