There is potential for inadvertent harm to patients in relation to technology usage in healthcare, however this safety risk is not well understood, particularly in primary and community care settings. Adverse events related to technology were analyzed using descriptive statistics to assess their frequency and resultant level of harm. In two years, 105 events were reported, 18% of which indicated some level of harm, with 65% related to medications, and public health had the greatest number of reported events, while home care had the least.

Learning Objective: Describe patient safety concerns and incidence of harm related to technology in primary and community care settings

Authors:

Chantelle Recsky (Presenter)
University of British Columbia

Lorraine Blackburn, Vancouver Coastal Health
Allison Muniak, Vancouver Coastal Health
Kathy Rush, University of British Columbia
Maura MacPhee, University of British Columbia
Leanne Currie, University of British Columbia

Presentation Materials:

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