Specimen Error Study Toolkit
American Data Network Patient Safety Organization conducted a year-long Specimen Error Improvement Campaign. Download the materials to conduct your own!
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The good news is that specimen errors are believed to be highly preventable, and effective interventions based on strong policies, clear feedback, and relevant education do not need to be resource intensive. After analyzing nearly 3,000 specimen events collected over four years, American Data Network Patient Safety Organization noted that 77% of specimen incidents either almost certainly or likely could have been prevented.
Thus, ADNPSO conducted a Specimen Focused Study in order to positively impact Patient Care, Satisfaction, Quality/Safety and Finance. The study was designed to help healthcare professionals, both inside and outside the laboratory, better understand why specimen events happen and how they can collaborate to decrease errors across the testing process.
This toolkit includes many of the materials developed by ADNPSO for participants in the study.
Toolkit Includes:
EDITABLE Detailed Process Maps for Every Phase in the Specimen Process
Specimen Study Blueprint Checklist
Anatomy of a Specimen Error Infographic
Press Release Template
Specimen Study Reference List
Specimen Study Information Sheet
Event Reporting Application Information Sheet
