Final Report: Serious Reportable Events in Healthcare - 2006 Update
The Opportunity
The NQF identified and endorsed a set of serious preventable adverse events in healthcare that can be used to standardize data collection and reporting of these events within and across states. Previously, standardized definitions and measures of avoidable, serious adverse events did not exist. This project updates the initial set of serious reportable events (SREs).
About the Project
This project was completed in 2006.
Objectives
In 2002, the National Quality Forum (NQF) published a report, Serious Reportable Events in Healthcare, which identified 27 adverse events that are serious, largely preventable, and of concern to both the public and healthcare providers. The Consensus Standards Maintenance Committee on Serious Reportable Events has been convened to review the list and recommend additions or changes to Board ratifications so that the set remains current and appropriate.
Process
The maintenance process, like all NQF activities, involves the active participation of representatives from across the spectrum of healthcare stakeholders. The project is guided by a Consensus Standards Maintenance Committee (CSMC), which evaluated the SREs and made recommendations to refresh the currently endorsed set. Agreement around the recommendations was developed through NQF’s formal Consensus Development Process (CDP).
Funding
Funding for this project came from the NQF’s general operating funds.
Related NQF Work
Serious Reportable Events Fact Sheet
Contact Information
For more information, please call 202.783.1300 or email info@qualityforum.org.
