An employee may recount a story of a “close call” at work. He or she also may describe the incident as a “near collision” or “narrow escape.” All these terms refer to a near miss. A near-miss incident ...

A serious injury or fatality event is an incident or near miss that has the potential to, or does, result in a fatal or life-altering injury or illness. By identifying SIFs, organizations can focus ...

This policy sets out WSU Facilities Services position on the reporting, suitable recording and investigation of all accidents, incidents and near misses. Facilities Services is committed to providing ...

After decades of focus on improving patient safety, we have seen meaningful progress in key areas like hospital-acquired infections, pressure ulcers, and falls. However, across all disciplines, ...