Technological iatrogenesis: New risks force heightened management awareness
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Eric W. Ford, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Iatrogenesis is a term typically reserved to express the state of ill health or the adverse outcome resulting from a medical intervention, or lack thereof. Three types of iatrogenesis are described in the literature: clinical, social and cultural. This paper introduces a fourth type, technological iatrogenesis, or emerging errors stimulated by the infusion of technological innovations into complex healthcare systems. While health information technologies (HIT) have helped to make healthcare safer, this has also produced contemporary varieties of iatrogenic errors and events. The potential pitfalls of technological innovations and risk management solutions to address these concerns are discussed. Specifically, failure mode effect analysis and root cause analysis are discussed as opportunities for risk managers to prevent problems and avert errors from becoming sentinel events.
Technological iatrogenesis: New risks force heightened management awareness
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of Healthcare Risk Management. 27(4), pp. 19 - 24.
- Language: English
- Date: 2008
- Keywords
- Technology, Management, Iatrogenesis, Complications