Human factors issues identified subtypes for unsafe condition IRs (N=141)
| Human factor subtype | N | Per cent* |
|---|---|---|
| Calculations | 0 | 0 |
| Clinical judgment | 13 | 9.2 |
| Communications/interpersonal skills | 36 | 25.5 |
| Handoff between services | 24 | 17.0 |
| Handoff within ED | 6 | 4.3 |
| Other/not classified | 6 | 4.3 |
| Compliance with established procedure | 103 | 73 |
| Fatigue, stress and distractions | 0 | 0 |
| Legibility | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 7 | 5 |
*Denominator is the total number of human factors identified.
ED, emergency department; IRs, incident reports.