2. REPORTING SYSTEM
Reporting System is a general term applied to a wide range of applications that are
used for collecting, storing, analyzing and providing access to data in order to help
the decision makers to improve quality of care.
3. TYPES OF REPORTING SYSTEM
1. Change of shift report
2. Telephone reports
3. Telephone orders
4. Transfer reports
5. Incident report
6. Legal report
4. CRITERIA OF GOOD REPORT
Can be made promptly
Clear, Concise and Complete
All pertinent, identifying data included
Mention all people concerned, situation and signature of person making
report
Easily understood
Important points are emphasized
5. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
EFFECTIVE REPORTING SYSTEM
– Institution must have a supportive environment
– Reports should be received from a broad range of personnel
– Summaries of reported events
– Developing action plan
6. CATEGORIES IN A HOSPITAL IR
SYSTEM
– Anesthesia issues
– Cardiac and Respiratory arrest
– Diagnosis/treatment issues
– Falls/injuries
– Infection control
– Laboratory results ( result errors)
– Security issues
– Surgical issues
– Patient property loss