Table 2

Characteristics and review procedures of global trigger tool teams at five hospitals

HilleroedHorsensKoldingNaestvedThy-Mors
Team characteristics
 Number of physicians21121
 Number of nurses334 later 343
 Number of changes in team01 (physician)102 (nurses)
 Review intervalsTwice per monthMonthlyMonthly (two half days)MonthlyVariable
Training
 Hours of training14*7777
 Site visits by Danish expert (days)13142
 Complete team present during site visit+−f
 Number of records reviewed together with expert<10>10>10>10>10
Review procedures
 Whole team meets for reviews++Since Jan. 2011
 Physician acts as judge (J) in cases of disagreement or reviewer (R) based on triggersJRJJJ
 Records entirely electronic+++
 Dedicated person responsible to find records+++
 Secretary plots triggers and harms+
  • *Team also trained by national expert in 2008.