Demographic Predictors of Inpatient Adverse Events

Investigators at multiple institutions conducted a chart review to assess the prevalence of inpatient adverse events (AEs) in different populations. Medical records of patients who were discharged from 1 of 16 hospitals belonging to the Pediatric Research in Inpatient Settings Network from 2007–2012 were randomly selected for review. A study investigator applied a validated tool to identify AEs by using elements of the medical record. Two additional investigators independently reviewed and adjudicated each identified AE. Severity of confirmed AEs was assessed using National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCC MERP) standards. Preventability …