Categories of Operational Failures in Hospital Nursing Proposed by Tucker et al2,3
| Categories of Operational Failure Experienced by Hospital Nurses2 | Measure of Impact of Operational Failures on Hospital Nurses3 |
|---|---|
| Medication Supply items (including food) Medical orders Equipment Insufficient staffing Other | Number of additional tasks Direct time consumed Indirect time consumed Interruptions Direct delay Indirect delay Risk Number of people contacted to resolve problem Losses including wasted materials and loss of confidence in organization |