Description
Determination of the best description of the device or medical/surgical supply event.
On-Screen Instructions
Select all that apply.Field Type
Checkbox (multiselect)Responses
Device or medical/surgical supply failure
Includes
Parts falling off permanent equipment or equipment collapsing
Programmed alarms failing to sound
Equipment used after the end of its useful life
Kinked tubing
Excludes
No additional information provided.Includes
Use of incorrect instrument or equipment for task
Misuse of the correct instrument or equipment (e.g., failing to lock the wheels on a wheelchair when assisting patient to stand; failing to program alarms to sound at correct times, locations; mis-setting an infusion pump for any reason)
Selection of device for use by patient that is inappropriate for that specific patient (NH)
Use of wrong kind of sling for transfer (NH)
Single staff person attempting to operate a two-staff person sling (NH)
Reading scans on the wrong monitor (H)
Excludes
No additional information provided.Includes
Equipment or medical/surgical supply unavailable in correct size
Equipment or medical/surgical supply not stored in correct location
Excludes
No additional information provided.Includes
Non-surgical, non-implantable device passed its expiration date (e.g., glucose test strips)
Excludes
No additional information provided.Includes
Device recalled
Excludes
No additional information provided.Guide for Use
If “Other” is selected, a text box for a description will also appear.History
Start Date | Spring 2012 |
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End Date | n/a |
Change History | August 2013: added “other” as an option |
Field Name | device_event |