According to their research, 70 percent of healthcare employees believe they can report a medical error caused by one of their colleagues without fear of reprisal. On the other hand, only 54 percent say they are willing to self-report their own errors without fear of retaliation. HR Solutions experts concluded hospitals need to establish a culture of safety among their healthcare workers to encourage reporting of medical errors.
Read the news release about reporting medical errors (pdf).
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