Becker's Healthcare April 26, 2023
Orthopedic services are the most frequently cited in wrong-site surgery claims, according to an analysis of closed claims data published in the May edition of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety.
The findings are based on researchers’ analysis of 68 wrong-site surgery closed claims cases from 2013 to 2020. Patients’ mean age was about 56. Overall, the severity of claims was higher in the inpatient setting relative to the ambulatory care setting.
Four findings:
- Orthopedic services (35.3 percent) were...
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