37 Questions
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a potential cause of errors and mistakes in the text?
Experience
What can help avoid most errors?
Practicing low-risk behaviors
What does the 'swiss-cheese model' refer to in the text?
The holes in the system through which mistakes can occur
Who is prone to making errors?
Everyone
What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law refer to in the text?
The relationship between workload and performance
What is the purpose of health and safety legislation according to the text?
To prevent errors
What determines outcomes in our behaviors?
Our culture
What is NOT mentioned as a potential human factor contributing to errors and mistakes?
Experience
What are most near-misses and significant events due to according to the text?
System or process problems
What does the Hebbian Law refer to in the text?
The inability to challenge authority
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential hazard in the text?
Lack of communication
What is one way to challenge the culture in operating theatre behaviors according to the text?
Standardize procedures
Which of the following is NOT a control measure mentioned in the text to minimize risk?
Use phones during procedures
When should errors and incidents be reported internally according to the text?
All the time
What type of incidents require reporting to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) according to the text?
All of the above
What legislation covers the reporting of injuries or incidents involving animals according to the text?
Animal Welfare Act (2006)
What should be done with breaches of the RCVS code of conduct according to the text?
Report them to the RCVS
What is the purpose of clinical audits/incident reports according to the text?
To identify errors and improve future practice
What is one way to challenge the culture in operating theatre behaviors according to the text?
Standardize procedures
What is one way to challenge the culture in operating theatre behaviors according to the text?
Standardize procedures
What does the Yerkes-Dodson Law refer to in the text?
The Yerkes-Dodson Law refers to the relationship between arousal and performance, stating that there is an optimal level of arousal for optimal performance. Too little or too much arousal can lead to errors and mistakes.
What does the 'swiss-cheese model' refer to in the text?
The 'swiss-cheese model' refers to the idea that the system can have 'holes' through which mistakes can occur. The more layers of protection put in place, the less likely a mistake occurs.
What does the Hebbian Law refer to in the text?
The Hebbian Law refers to the concept that neurons that fire together, wire together. It highlights the importance of repeated practice and reinforcement in learning and performance.
What is one way to challenge the culture in operating theatre behaviors according to the text?
One way to challenge the culture in operating theatre behaviors is by encouraging and promoting a culture of open communication, where everyone feels comfortable questioning authority and raising concerns.
What are most near-misses and significant events due to?
Most near-misses and significant events are due to system or process problems.
What are some potential hazards mentioned in the text?
Some potential hazards mentioned in the text include loss of situational awareness, distractions, high workload, fatigue, stress, haste, inexperience, and incompetence.
When should errors and incidents be reported internally according to the text?
Errors and incidents should be reported internally as soon as possible, following the appropriate reporting procedures.
What are some potential challenges in the organizational culture mentioned in the text?
Overly hierarchical structure, organizational pressures, professional tribalism
What are some strategies mentioned in the text to improve patient safety?
Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, standardize procedures, educate and communicate, remove distractors
What are some examples of control measures mentioned in the text to minimize risk?
Checklists, algorithms, standard operating procedures
When should errors and incidents be reported internally according to the text?
All the time, as part of good practice
What types of incidents require reporting to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) according to the text?
Death, specified injuries to workers, incapacitance for over 7 days, non-fatal accidents to non-workers, dangerous occurrences, gas incidents
What legislation covers the reporting of injuries or incidents involving animals according to the text?
Animal Welfare Act (2006)
What is the purpose of clinical audits/incident reports according to the text?
To identify errors and use them to improve future practice
What does the term "swiss-cheese model" refer to in the text?
A model that explains how multiple layers of defense can fail and align to allow an incident to occur
Who should breaches of the RCVS code of conduct be reported to according to the text?
The RCVS
What are most near-misses and significant events due to according to the text?
Human factors and system failures
Test your knowledge on errors, mistakes, and health and safety with this quiz by Tom Hackney and Kate White. Learn about procedures and processes that may fail during sedation, anesthesia, and imaging, as well as the importance of human factors in preventing errors. Understand how health and safety legislation works to prevent errors and when errors should be reported. Challenge yourself and improve your understanding of errors and mistakes in the healthcare field.
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