Examples include:

• •  Missing ID Card/Bracelet
• •  Newborn Footprint sheet incomplete
• •  Admission delayed
• •  Missing Medical Record file
• •  No available beds
• •  COBRA issues
• •  Readmission issues
• •  No bed at transfer facility
• •  Admission or D/C forms not complete

This Occurrence Type if reporting an incident that is related to a patient having an adverse drug reaction. This could be true even if the drug wasn't administered. For instance, if the medication was ordered and the patient told the nurse prior to receiving it that they are allergic to the medication, you could still report the incident as an Adverse Drug Event and a Near Miss.

The information that is required before one can complete the form is:

• •  The drug that was involved and whether or not it was administered.
• •  Whether or not the reaction was responsible for admission at this time.
• •  If the drug was a Non-Formulary drug.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to IV transfusions or Blood transfusions. The Occurrence Type title has been changed since 2005.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to any clinical diagnosis events (such as the wrong diagnosis, a mismatch of pre and post diagnosis, etc.) or general treatment related incidents (such as the wrong tests ordered, reaction to a treatment, missing test results, patient missed treatment, etc.).

With this occurrence type one needs to indicate whether the occurrence being report is Clinical Diagnosis or General Treatment. Once designated, the web page expands with questions that relate only to the designated selection.

Note: As with all occurrence forms, the more information that is provided in the form will be produced in Analysis reports.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to the clinical settings. The Occurrence Type title has been changed since 2005. With this occurrence type one needs to indicate the nature of clinical setting that is related to this incident. Options are:

• •  Unanticipated Transfer to Higher Level of Care
• •  Unplanned Readmission
• •  Patient Suicide Event
• •  Patient Seclusion Event
• •  Level 5 Restraint Event
• •  Unanticipated Patient Death
• •  Alleged Physical Abuse
• •  Alleged Sexual Abuse
• •  Alleged Sexual Misconduct
• •  Alleged Harassment
• •  Discharge Against Medical Advice
• •  Patient AWOL
• •  'Other', if your advent is not listed above.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to a Code or other emergency related situation.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to a communication incident. For instance verbal communication that was misunderstood, written communication that may have led to a wrong exam being ordered, or any verbal or written notification issues.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to devices or equipment. For instance if a portable X-Ray machine broke down while taking an x-ray at the patient's bedside causing uncomfort to the patient.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related any type of falls, whether it be a patient, visitor, or employee. To complete this form, one needs to report the cause of the fall, the state of the person prior to and after the fall, etc.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to a medication error. This could be an incident where the wrong medication was ordered, the prescription was missing, or the medication was dispense with the wrong dosage.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to any lost, missing, or damaged property.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to nutrition. For instance, wrong dietary orders, allergic reaction to food, etc. When selecting this occurrence type, one is prompted to select the nature of the occurrence. Options are:

• •  Allergic Reaction to Food
• •  Nutritional Supplement Issues
• •  Diet Delivery Error Issues
• •  Tube Feeding Error Issues
• •  TPN Error Issues
• •  Infant Nutritional Issues

This Occurrence Type was not included in the 2005 website and has been added since that time. This category of occurrences probably reflect miscellaneous occurrence types not included in other Occurrence Types.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to any type of patient complaint whether it be regarding their nursing care, housekeeping accommodations, billing, or ancillary services.

This Occurrence Type was not included in the 2005 website and has been added since that time. Undoubtedly, this section would include spaces for decubitus ulcers and/or burns that might be sustained during healthcare.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to specimen issues, such as mislabeling of the specimen, unusable, handling errors, etc. With this occurrence type, one needs to indicate the nature of the specimen related occurrence. Options are:

• •  Incomplete/Inconclusive Test
• •  Test Could Not be Performed
• •  Additional Procedures Required

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to a surgical procedure or an invasive diagnostic test. This could be chosen if a wrong procedure was performed, a break in a sterile technique occurred, a wrong reading on an X-ray, excessive blood loss, etc.

This Occurrence Type is for reporting an incident that is related to a treatment whether it be in Surgery, Anesthesia, Emergency, OB/GYN, or Med Surg.