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1 Prevention of Medical Errors FS (7) Florida Chapter of American College of Physicians St. Petersburg Beach, Florida October 5, 2013 Cliff Rapp, LHRM Regional Vice President Patient Safety
2 Course Objectives At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to: Recognize medical error reduction and prevention strategies Describe a root cause analysis Identify patient safety goals Recite the most misdiagnosed conditions Meet the requirements of FS (7) Prevention of Medical Errors / 2
3 Prevention of Medical Errors / 3
4 Medical Malpractice vs. Medical Error Average indemnity payment $331,947 (1) Average defense costs are rising at a faster rate than average indemnity payment (1)(2) Approximately 25 percent of non-meritorious claims are paid (1) In Florida 57 percent of claims are closed with indemnity (3) (1) PIAA Risk Management Review 2011 Edition (2) PIAA Risk Management Review 2009 Edition (3) FOIR 2011 Annual Report Prevention of Medical Errors / 4
5 Internal Medicine National Loss Data $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 Avg Indemnity Paid $200, Avg. ALAE PAID Clms $150,000 Trendline $100,000 $50,000 $ Average Indemnity Payment - $338,474 Average ALAE - $75,487 PIAA Risk Management Review 2012 Edition Prevention of Medical Errors / 5
6 National Loss Data Internal Medicine Most Prevalent Patient Conditions Chest Pain $322,688 Symptoms involving pelvis and abdomen $764,906 Pneumonia $150, Acute myocardia infarction $615,530 Renal failure $305,312 PIAA Risk Management Review 2012 edition Prevention of Medical Errors / 6
7 National Loss Data Internal Medicine Most Prevalent Misadventures Diagnostic Error $451,126 Failure to Supervise/Monitor $175,527 Medication Errors $174,702 FTD/DID Complication $307,304 Failure/Delay l in Referral or Consultation $313,528 PIAA Risk Management Review 2012 edition Prevention of Medical Errors / 7
8 Hospital Medicine Inherent Risk Factors Prevention of Medical Errors / 8
9 RCA Communication breakdowns are causative factors in 65% - 80% of claims 25% of diagnosis-related malpractice claims are due to a failure to follow-up - diagnostic studies - clinical status Prevention of Medical Errors / 9
10 RCA of Medical Errors Communication factors Unclear lines of authority Highly variable physical settings Varied healthcare processes Time pressured environment System deficiencies Vulnerable defense barriers Human fallibility National Patient Safety Foundation Prevention of Medical Errors / 10
11 Ask Me 3 Program Materials (Available in English and Spanish) Organizational Brochure Website Provider Brochure Posters Patient Brochure Prevention of Medical Errors / 11
12 Communication Enhancement Tools htm 13 free videos Patients, doctors, and nurses talk about how simple questions can help make a big difference Prevention of Medical Errors / 12
13 Requirements FAC 64B (c) (MD) FAC 64B (3)(f) 13 (DO)* Cancer Cardiac conditions* Neurological conditions Acute abdomen related conditions Timely diagnosis of surgical complications Diagnosis of pregnancy related conditions Inappropriate opioid prescribing* Wrong-site surgery Prevention of Medical Errors / 13 13
14 Error Prevention - FTD/DID Cancer Breast cancer Lung cancer Cervical cancer Colon cancer Claims involving breast cancer are among the most prevalent and expensive type of malpractice claims Prevention of Medical Errors / 14
15 Error Prevention FTD/DID Cancer A high index of suspicion is warranted when treating ti younger women Age group continues to account for the most paid claims, accounting for 30.8 percent of total paid claims, and 34.2 percent of the total indemnity paid Average age 43.6 years PIAA Breast Cancer Study Prevention of Medical Errors / 15
16 FTD/DID Surgical Complications Most claims entail acceptable medical complications Failure to supervise/monitor post-op is the most prevalent root cause of medical error Prevalent post-op complications: Infection Perforation Suture failure Bleeding Foreign body retention res ipsa loquitur case Prevention of Medical Errors / 16
17 Wrong-Site/Wrong Procedure Surgery 58% ambulatory settings 29% in-patient OR 13% other in-patient settings ER, ICU 76% wrong body part or site 13% wrong patient 11% wrong surgical procedure Communication is the most prevalent RC in 78% of cases Orientation and training in 45% of cases Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Prevention of Medical Errors / 17
18 Preventing Wrong-Site/Wrong Procedure Surgery FAC 64B (MD) and 64B (DO) Standards of Practice (2) requiring the team to pause prior to initiation of the surgery/procedure to confirm the side, site, patient identity, and surgery/procedure. (b) the notes of the procedure shall specifically reflect when this confirmation procedure was completed and which personnel on the surgical team confirmed each item. Prevention of Medical Errors / 18
19 FTD/DID Acute Myocardial Infarction Diagnostic Errors Pain/pressure (primarily chest) cited in 93% of cases GI diagnosis was the most common clinical impression. EKG was ordered in 59% of cases (diagnosis missed in >50% of those cases) <31% attributed a cardiac origin 77% - died as a result of diagnosis and treatment errors PIAA Myocardial Infarction Claim Study Prevention of Medical Errors / 19
20 Error Prevention - AMI Maintain same index of suspicion for office patients as those in the ER or CCU Document all complaints of pain/pressure and dits location Document recommendations for subsequent diagnostic studies and treatment Promptly report positive diagnostic findings to referring physician Prevention of Medical Errors / 20
21 Inappropriate Opioid Prescribing Pain management claims are among the most difficult to defend d Nearly one-half result in indemnity payment Undiagnosed psychiatric conditions, addition and/or diversion are frequent factors FS (c) Controlled substance prescribers specifically detailed PIAA Research Notes Prevention of Medical Errors / 21
22 Failures in Opioid Prescribing Failure to evaluate (inadequate history, PE) FTD prior to initiation of treatment (inadequate medical rationale) Failure to obtain medical records or verification (no documentation) Failure to establish treatment goals (pain reduction improvement) FTD abuse (no screening/monitoring of addictive potential) Prevention of Medical Errors / 22
23 Failures in Opioid Prescribing (continued) Deviation from the Contract (no documentation) Blind acceptance System failure (drug testing results) Faulty rationale (unsupported clinical correlation) Prevention of Medical Errors / 23
24 FTD/DID/MSD: Acute Abdomen Appendicitis Esophageal varices Abdominal aortic aneurysm Colitis Hernia of abdominal wall Cholecystitis/lithiasis Ectopic Pregnancy Diverticulosis i GERD Renal stones Hiatal hernia PID Peptic ulcer disease Pancreatitis IBS Gastroenteritis Encountered in 5-10% of all ER visits Prevention of Medical Errors / 24 PIAA Data Sharing System Report
25 Missed Diagnosis: Pregnancy and Its Complications Failure to diagnose Ectopic Pregnancy Gestational Diabetes Pre-Eclampsia/Eclampsia l i Failure to diagnose pregnancy prior to treatment Procedure Medications Prevention of Medical Errors / 25
26 Case Summary 18-year-old female Headaches for two years Six trips to Urgent Care Six different doctors, one chiropractor Dx: Sinusitis, stress Tx: Antihistamines, antibiotics, pain meds FTD/WD Prevention of Medical Errors / 26
27 Missed Diagnosis: Neurologic Condition Failure in diagnostic testing to: Don t be fooled by youth Explore history of trauma Adequately evaluate and document clinical signs Perform brain imaging Obtain neurologic consultation ti Prevention of Medical Errors / 27
28 Root Cause Analysis Structured and process-focused framework Credible and thorough Active and latent what, how, and why Specific underlying causes Reasonably identifiable Controlled or influenced Generate specific recommendations Primary aim: Avoid culture of individual blame Prevention of Medical Errors / 28
29 MEDICAL ERROR 1. Type of Error Risk Points Causal Factors Processes Systems Clinical Organizational Corrective Measures Corrective Measures Implementation Measurement of Effectiveness
30 Disclosing Medical Error Duty to notify patients - FS Seek legal/risk management guidance Communicate Express concern/empathy Do not blame Present a plan Confirm understanding Document Prevention of Medical Errors / 30
31 Primum Non Nocere Prevention of Medical Errors / 31
32 Mission Statement (800) , ext Our Mission Is to Advance, Protect, and Reward the Practice of Good Medicine For further Patient Safety information, please visit our Web site at: Prevention of Medical Errors / 32
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