Reducing errors in medicine

Error-reporting systems, especially non-punitive reporting The safety of medical equipment and devices Approaches to team training and improving interactions in medical care Innovative systems and procedures to improve safety and to decrease or mitigate the effects of errors-for example, medication administration, operating room management, and emergency care The use of simulation for training and system improvement Approaches to safety in non-health-care sectors that may hold promise for adapting to medical care Epidemiological studies of the distribution and patterns of medical error and threats to patient safety Workplace safety for healthcare employees and professionals.