The diagnostic-therapeutic process. Workflow analysis and risk management with IT tools.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Informatics
• Clinical Risk Management
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Clinical risk management is crucial for patient safety.
• Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) pose a significant threat in healthcare.
• Information Technology (IT) tools offer potential solutions for risk mitigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a specific IT tool on clinical risk management.
• To assess the effectiveness of IT in preventing Adverse Drug Events (ADEs).
• To analyze workflow and apply Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for risk assessment.

Main Methods:

• Workflow analysis using Project Management tools for hospital departments.
• Application of Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to identified workflows.
• Comparative analysis of risk reduction with the IT tool versus current resources.

Main Results:

• Identification of critical issues within hospital workflows.
• Quantification of risk reduction achieved through the implementation of the IT tool.
• Demonstration of the IT tool's potential in mitigating clinical risks and preventing ADEs.

Conclusions:

• The studied IT tool shows promise in enhancing clinical risk management.
• Workflow analysis and FMECA are effective methods for evaluating IT tool impact.
• IT integration can significantly contribute to patient safety by reducing ADEs.