Patient safety and error reduction in surgical pathology.

摘要: Abstract Context.—National patient safety goals and error reduction efforts should be addressed by each surgical pathology laboratory. Objective.—To review issues relevant to in the context of continuous quality improvement. Data Sources.—The literature is reviewed. Conclusions.—Patient can within a improvement plan. Multiple factors that contribute errors are discussed. The current defines extent these problems specific segments test cycle (preanalytic, analytic, postanalytic). Potential solutions presented may reduce or avoid errors. In addition, general principles outlined enhance laboratory's ability successfully continuously address reduction.