Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:The Culture of Health Care
Unit:Sociotechnical Aspects: Clinicians and Technology
Lecture:Medical errors
Patient safety
Slide content:Individual Errors: Slips Some errors, or slips, are unconscious Usually, a glitch when performing repetitive, routine actions Usually, attention is diverted, and there is an unexpected break in the routine Attention can be impaired by many factors 10
Slide notes:Individual errors are also known as slips, and these are unconscious errors; they are usually a glitch when performing repetitive, routine, or complex actions. Slips are usually not thought based, and they occur when attention is diverted and theres a break in the routine. Attention can be impaired by many factors, including fear, frustration, anger, and fatigue. 10