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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Patient Safety
  • Medical Error Analysis

Background:

  • Hospitalized children with medical complexity (CMC) face significant risks of medical errors.
  • Families of CMC are a valuable, yet underutilized, resource for hospital safety data.
  • Understanding family-identified safety concerns is crucial for improving care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate safety concerns reported by families of hospitalized CMC.
  • To identify patient and parent characteristics associated with these safety concerns.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-month prospective cohort study involving parents and staff of hospitalized CMC.
  • Parents completed pre-discharge safety and experience surveys.
  • Mixed-effects logistic regression analyzed associations between family safety concerns and patient/parent factors.

Main Results:

  • 43% of parents reported at least one safety concern, with 69% identified as medical errors.
  • Higher parental education and longer length of stay were associated with increased safety concerns.
  • Most parents reported concerns to bedside nurses, but only 32% recalled knowing how to report.

Conclusions:

  • Families of CMC frequently identify medical errors, highlighting their role in patient safety.
  • Hospitals need to establish clear reporting mechanisms for families, particularly for CMC and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Engaging families in safety reporting fosters a more comprehensive, patient-centered approach to hospital safety.