Patients Safety Events at Philippine General Hospital.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Quality and Safety
• Medical Informatics
• Patient Experience

Background:

• Effective documentation of patient safety events is critical for implementing preventative changes.
• The Philippine General Hospital implemented an online patient safety event reporting platform in 2017.
• Analyzing reported events helps identify areas for improvement in patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe patient safety events reported at the institution.
• To detail the initial response to these events.
• To outline the preventive actions implemented.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective descriptive study analyzing patient safety event records from August 2017 to April 2022.
• Data collected included patient demographics, event specifics, immediate responses, and subsequent preventive measures.
• Descriptive statistical analysis was employed to interpret the findings.

Main Results:

• A total of 625 events were reported, with 525 unique reports, showing an increasing reporting trend from 2021 to 2022.
• The majority of reports concerned in-patient cases and were classified as Type 3 preventable adverse events.
• Initial responses primarily involved providing appropriate clinical care, with preventive actions including staff re-orientation and event-specific interventions.

Conclusions:

• Robust documentation of patient safety events is essential for developing effective solutions and preventing recurrence.
• Continuous monitoring and analysis of reported events contribute to a safer healthcare environment.
• The findings underscore the importance of a functional reporting system for quality improvement initiatives.