The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has requested that the Office of Management and Budget approved a proposal for a consumer adverse event reporting system.
According to the AHRQ proposal, many adverse events go unreported because most reporting systems do not accept reports from patients and their families. AHRQ proposed a consumer reporting system could help produce a more thorough and accurate understanding of how adverse events occur and how to prevent them. The system would include a safety event intake form and healthcare provider follow-up.
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According to the AHRQ proposal, many adverse events go unreported because most reporting systems do not accept reports from patients and their families. AHRQ proposed a consumer reporting system could help produce a more thorough and accurate understanding of how adverse events occur and how to prevent them. The system would include a safety event intake form and healthcare provider follow-up.
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