Contributing Factor | Percentage of Errors and Events |
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Notes: For 304 reports, the reporters did not select any contributing factors. Less than 2%: computer error, fax problem, sound-alike drug names, abbreviation misunderstood. | |
Written communication problem | 30 |
Knowledge deficit | 22 |
Transcription error | 14 |
Office procedure not followed | 13 |
Verbal communication problem | 11 |
Verbal order incorrect | 7 |
Handwriting illegible | 7 |
Look-alike drug names | 4 |
Calculation error | 4 |