The Amsterdam AMC hospital had the problems that arose after the operation of a three month old baby should immediately report to the Health Inspectorate (Inspectorate). That says Martin Buijsen, professor of law and health.
"Any event that is unexpected or unforeseen, should be reported," said Buijsen. The AMC did not, because there would be a complication. Which need not be addressed.But the distinction between a complication and a calamity is sometimes very arbitrary says Buijsen. "And when in doubt incidents should always be reported. Better once too many than one time too little to the Inspectorate."
Errors
The AMC has not stepped into the inspection according Buijsen, who sits on a number of supervisory boards of hospitals, not exceptional. "There are always a few cases of emergencies. Hard figures are not there, but a study from a few years ago, for example, shows that 20 percent of the hospitals that incidents are not reported in the annual report. It has to."
According to him, all the indications that in hospitals not about errors is spoken. "An incident that has serious consequences for patients should always be reported. Following examination can still prove that it is a complication, but it is at least well researched."
Walks of life
Hospitals are under Buijsen often afraid of reputational damage or liability. In addition, it is difficult to speak to physicians for errors. "There is still a culture of walks of life. The conversation culture is not optimal."
It is up to the hospital board to do something about it, you will Buijsen. Furthermore, there should be more attention to the training of doctors and nurses for talks about possible errors and the Inspectorate to impose fines on hospitals that do not report emergencies.
Excuses that a report would be too much hassle, Buijsen wants to know nothing. "That is not so laborious. Then you need to do good research, but that you can also expect after a serious incident."
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