The safety of inpatient pediatrics: preventing medical errors and injuries among hospitalized children

Christopher P Landrigan

doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2005.05.001

The safety of inpatient pediatrics: preventing medical errors and injuries among hospitalized children

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2005 Aug;52(4):979-93, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2005.05.001.

Author

Christopher P Landrigan¹

Affiliation

¹ Inpatient Pediatrics Service, Children's Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. christopher.landrigan@childrens.harvard.edu

PMID: 16009253
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2005.05.001

Abstract

This article explores the current state of knowledge about the safety of hospitalized patients in general and patients in pediatric settings in particular. It discusses approaches to evaluating patient safety and reviews the current literature on adverse events and errors in hospitals. The article also discusses strategies proven effective in reducing medical errors and some of the barriers to implementing these strategies that must be overcome.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Child
Child, Hospitalized*
Cross Infection / prevention & control
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease / prevention & control
Medical Errors / prevention & control*
Pediatrics / standards*
Quality Indicators, Health Care
Risk Factors
Safety Management / organization & administration*