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)