Near Miss
Near Miss
Near Miss (pronounced: /nɪər mɪs/) is a term used in healthcare and safety management systems to describe an incident that could have resulted in harm but did not, either by chance or timely intervention.
Etymology
The term "Near Miss" originates from aviation language, where it was used to describe situations where two aircraft came dangerously close to colliding but avoided an accident. It has since been adopted in various fields, including healthcare, to describe similar situations where harm was narrowly avoided.
Definition
In the context of healthcare, a Near Miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage – but had the potential to do so. Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality, or damage; in other words, a miss that was nonetheless very near.
Related Terms
- Adverse Event: An event that results in unintended harm to the patient by an act of commission or omission rather than by the underlying disease or condition of the patient.
- Patient Safety: The prevention of errors and adverse effects to patients associated with healthcare.
- Risk Management: The identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities.
- Incident Reporting: A formal recording of incidents, including near misses, which could have or did lead to harm for patients or staff in healthcare settings.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Near Miss
- Wikipedia's article - Near Miss
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