Table 6: Descriptive statistics on medical error reporting systems (n = 115).
Statement |
Yes (%) |
No (%) |
We have a system for reporting medical errors in this hospital. (forms or software) |
107(93) |
8 (7)
|
The medical error reporting system; (hard copy forms or software) is readily accessible to nurses in my department to report medical errors. |
97(84) |
18(16)
|
Time taken to report a medical error in the reporting system (form or software) is good enough. |
83(72) |
32(28)
|
The medical error reporting system in my hospital; (hard copy forms or software) is easy to use |
94(82) |
21(18)
|
The medical error reporting system in my hospital; (hard copy forms or software) is very useful in the medical error reporting process. |
98(85) |
17(15) |
When reporting a medical error, the reporting system ensures that the identity of the person involved in the error is kept anonymous. |
43(38) |
72(63)
|
Medical errors reported in my organization are kept and handled in a confidential manner. |
49(43) |
66(57) |