potilastapahtuman
Potilastapahtuma is a Finnish term that translates to "patient event" or "patient incident." It generally refers to any occurrence that involves a patient in a healthcare setting, which deviates from the expected course of treatment or care. This can encompass a wide range of situations.
These events can be broadly categorized into adverse events and near misses. Adverse events are those where
The primary purpose of identifying and reporting potilastapahtuma is to learn from them and improve patient
Reporting systems for potilastapahtuma are in place in most Finnish healthcare facilities. These systems encourage healthcare