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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Patient Safety
Healthcare Management

Background:

Patient safety events are common in medical imaging departments.
Staff at WakeMed's imaging services lacked clear reporting procedures for near misses.
Fear of punitive action and lengthy reporting processes hindered near miss reporting.

Purpose of the Study:

To improve patient safety culture in an imaging services department.
To implement a system rewarding staff for identifying safety risks.
To reduce the stigma associated with reporting near misses.

Main Methods:

Development and implementation of a "Good Catch" program.
Focus on simplifying the near miss reporting process.
Leadership engagement to foster a supportive safety culture.

Main Results:

The "Good Catch" program successfully addressed barriers to near miss reporting.
Staff were encouraged to identify and report safety risks.
A positive shift in safety culture was initiated.

Conclusions:

A "Good Catch" program can effectively improve patient safety reporting in medical imaging.
Addressing staff concerns regarding reporting processes and punitive actions is crucial.
Leadership support is vital for cultural change in patient safety.