What Are the Steps to Take After Admitting a Mistake?
After admitting a mistake, the following steps are crucial: 1. Immediate patient assessment and intervention. 2. Reporting the error to a supervisor or through an incident reporting system. 3. Documenting the error accurately in the patientâs medical record. 4. Participating in a debriefing or root cause analysis to understand how the mistake happened and how similar errors can be prevented. 5. Seeking support if needed to deal with any emotional distress.
