Discussion Post: Medical Errors
According to Sollecito & Johnson (2013), "Organizations do not suddenly start making mistakes. They tend to slide imperceptibly into a set of conditions that produce medical errors" (p. 327). After completing this week's reading discuss this concept as it relates to quality patient outcomes. Answer the following questions:
o In your opinion, do you believe that errors in the hospital setting are inevitable? Why or why not?
o If the most frequent type of error is omitting a step in delivering care (Sollecito & Johnson, 2013, p. 312), would it be better to focus on the individual who omitted the step or the system in which they work? Explain your answer.
o What role could being a "learning organization" play in reducing errors?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.