"Good Catch" Award
A near miss is an event or situation that could have resulted in an accident, injury or illness, but did not, either by chance or through timely intervention. Recognizing
potential problems is a “good catch.” What may have lead to a mistake was recognized and corrective action was taken.
A goal of C4I is to change any negative perceptions healthcare providers and others may have about reporting errors. Staff is encouraged to report near misses. It helps to
identify areas where patients’ quality of care and safety might be improved. Reporting a near miss is considered a “good catch” and comes with rewards:
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Good Catch award certificate.
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Good Catch lapel pin.
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Special recognition within the Health Center community.
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A copy of the award certificate in Human Resources personnel file.
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Sincere thanks for dedication to patient safety and personal satisfaction.
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Reviews of all good catches to determine if additional safety measures should be implemented.
To submit a "good catch" for consideration, fill out the submission form (PDF) and mail to C4I, MC3806, or email to
garthwait@uchc.edu. |
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Example of a Good Catch
As a healthcare provider, you walk into a patient’s room with medication but see that the medication you have is not the right one for that patient. You know this before
the medication is administered. Whew! That was a near miss. The reason you realize this is a mistake is that you were following the National Patient Safety Goal for properly identifying
the patient. |
