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Physical contact classified as actual assault towards a patient by a visitor must be reported to the SANBS.
False
Self-harming behavior, such as actual suicide, is reportable to the OHSC.
True
Unavailability of hand washing soap is not included in the reportable events to OHSC.
False
All incidents related to blood transfusion reactions must be reported to the OHSC.
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A missing minor under 13 years of age must be reported to the OHSC.
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Unavailability of water for more than 24 hours can impact infection prevention and control.
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The failure of a medical device means it will always lead to the removal of an implantable device.
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Incorrect labeling of medications can lead to adverse drug reactions.
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An adverse reaction post-immunization is a frequently monitored patient safety concern.
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A retained foreign object during surgery is considered a minor surgical error.
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Study Notes
Reportable Events to Different Organizations
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OHSC (Office of Health Standards Compliance) receives reports on:
- Inappropriate/Aggressive Behavior: including physical assault, psychological abuse (bullying/harassment), sexual harassment, missing patients, and self-harm/suicide.
- Diagnostic/Therapeutic Process: Unavailability of hand washing soap or water for 24 hours
- Peri-Operative Events: Death during or after surgery, retained foreign objects, and incorrect surgical procedures (incorrect patient, side, site, or procedure).
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SANBS (South African National Blood Service) receives reports on:
- Blood/Plasma Products: Transfusion reactions.
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SAHPRA (South African Health Products Regulatory Authority) receives reports on:
- Medical Device/Equipment/Supplies: Equipment failure, implanted device events, incorrect instructions/user guidance, incorrect labeling, mechanical/structural/electrical malfunctions, contaminated supplies, incorrect or illegible labels, and contaminated products during supply, storage, and maintenance.
- Medical Gases/Oxygen: Dispensing errors, incorrect or illegible labels, contaminated products, and contaminated products during procurement and storage.
- Medication/Biologics/Fluids: Adverse drug reactions, adverse post-immunization reactions, expired constituents, damaged/contaminated products, illegible labels, and damaged/contaminated products during delivery.
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NDOH (National Department of Health) receives reports on:
- Perinatal Events: Maternal Deaths.
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Description
This quiz explores various reportable events that must be communicated to different organizations in the healthcare sector, such as OHSC, SANBS, and SAHPRA. Test your knowledge on the types of incidents that require reporting, including inappropriate behavior, peri-operative events, and medical device failures.
