REDUCING LABORATORY ERRORS THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF TWO PATIENT IDENTIFIERS
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2024-05
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The Ohio State University
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This project centers on an evidence-based quality improvement initiative to decrease lab labeling errors associated with patient identification procedures within a labor and delivery unit. The initiative highlights the importance of accurate patient identification and highlights a pivotal strategy for enhancing patient safety and reducing medical errors.
The primary objectives of this initiative were to achieve a 10% reduction in lab labeling errors associated with patient identification and to decrease the overall number of patient identification errors by 10%. Through the adoption of evidence-based strategies, the focus was on improving patient safety outcomes and mitigating errors linked to patient identification.
Employing a comprehensive approach, the initiative incorporated evidence-based interventions, including staff education on proper patient identification techniques and the effective use of barcode scanners. Efforts were also made to heighten awareness among patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding the significance of precise patient identification.
The initiative yielded favorable outcomes, indicating a positive trend in decreasing lab labeling errors associated with patient identification. These outcomes affirm the efficacy of the implemented strategies.
In conclusion, the initiative effectively reduced lab labeling errors associated with patient identification, underscoring the impact of evidence-based practices on enhancing healthcare safety. By reducing lab labeling errors related to patient identification inaccuracies, the initiative promotes a safer healthcare environment.
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Lab Errors, mislabeled labs, two patient identifiers