Table 4 Distribution of triggered contributory factors among the cohort
| ALARM categories | Distribution of triggered contributory factors | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category description | Subcategory description | Factors | Per question N (%) | Per category % |
|
I. PATIENT FACTORS | 1.1 Medical history | Q1 | 1 (6.6%) | 24.4% (33/135) |
| 1.2 Health status | Q2 | 4 (26.6%) | ||
| Q3 | 8 (53.3%)a | |||
| Q4 | 15 (100%)a | |||
| 1.3 Medications | Q5 | 2 (13.3%) | ||
| 1.4 Personality, social and familial factors | Q6 | 2 (13.3%) | ||
| Q7 | 0 (0%) | |||
| 1.5 Conflictual relationships | Q8 | 1 (6.6%) | ||
| Q9 | 0 (0%) | |||
|
II. TASK FACTORS | 2.1 Protocols availability and use | Q10 | 14 (93.3%)a | 31.6% (38/120) |
| 2.2 Test results availability and accuracy | Q11 | 4 (26.6%) | ||
| Q12 | 5 (33.3%) | |||
| Q13 | 4 (26.6%) | |||
| 2.3 Tasks design and clarity | Q14 | 1 (6.6%) | ||
| 2.4 Planning and scheduling | Q15 | 2 (13.3%) | ||
| Q16 | 0 (0%) | |||
| Q17 | 8 (53.3%)a | |||
| III. INDIVIDUAL (STAFF) FACTORS | 3.1 Competence, technical and non-technical skills | Q18 | 0 (0%) | 21.7% (13/60) |
| Q19 | 1 (6.6%) | |||
| Q20 | 7 (46.6%) | |||
| 3.2 Physical and mental health | Q21 | 5 (33.3%) | ||
| IV. TEAM FACTORS | 4.1 Communication with staff | Q22 | 7 (46.6%) | 25.2% (34/135) |
| Q23 | 3 (20%) | |||
| 4.2 Communication with patient and family | Q24 | 2 (13.3%) | ||
| 4.3 Patient record | Q25 | 9 (60%)a | ||
| Q26 | 10 (66.6%)a | |||
| 4.4 Crucial information sharing | Q27 | 1 (6.6%) | ||
| 4.5 Supervision | Q28 | 1 (6.6%) | ||
| 4.6 Support | Q29 | 0 (0%) | ||
| Q30 | 1 (6.6%) | |||
| V. WORK ENVIRONMENT FACTORS | 5.1 Physical environment maintenance and hygiene | Q31 | 0 (0%) | 11.7% (21/180) |
| 5.2 Patient transfer | Q32 | 0 (0%) | ||
| 5.3 Supplies and equipment design, availability and maintenance | Q33 | 2 (13.3%) | ||
| Q34 | 0 (0%) | |||
| Q35 | 0 (0%) | |||
| 5.4 Computized Information system | Q36 | 4 (26.6%) | ||
| 5.5 Staffing levels and skills mix | Q37 | 0 (0%) | ||
| Q38 | 1 (6.6%) | |||
| 5.6 Workload | Q39 | 4 (26.6%) | ||
| Q40 | 1 (6.6%) | |||
| 5.7 Procedures timing | Q41 | 1 (6.6%) | ||
| Q42 | 8 (53.3%)a | |||
| VI. MANAGEMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT FACTORS | 6.1 Organizational structure | Q43 | 0 (0%) | 16.6% 20/120 |
| 6.2 Human resources | Q44 | 2 (13.3%) | ||
| 6.3 Policy, standards and goals | Q45 | 0 (0%) | ||
| 6.4 Subcontracting management | Q46 | 0 (0%) | ||
| 6.5 Purchasing policy | Q47 | 1 (6.6%) | ||
| 6.6 Adverse event declaration and prevention | Q48 | 14 (93.3%)a | ||
| 6.7 Financial resources | Q49 | 0 (0%) | ||
| 6.8. Wider health service environment | Q50 | 3 (20%) | ||