Table 2 Number of negative safety outcomes measured by the EMS-SI
From: Burnout and safety outcomes - a cross-sectional nationwide survey of EMS-workers in Germany
Safety outcome measures | N(%) N = 1101 |
|---|---|
Injury | Â |
 Yes | 398 (36,2) |
 No | 703 (63,9) |
Error and adverse events | Â |
 Yes | 811 (73,7) |
 No | 290 (26,3) |
Greatest contributing factors | |
 Did not print and properly interpret a 6 in. EKG strip | 357 (44,0) |
 Made patient with chest pain ambulate instead of using stretcher | 322 (39,7) |
 Did not administer necessary treatment for specific condition/malady | 257 (31,7) |
 Did not establish an IV after two attempts | 190 (23,4) |
 Did not check glucose level in a patient with altered mental status | 135 (16,6) |
Safety Comprising Behavior | Â |
 Yes | 1094 (99,4) |
 No | 7 (0,6) |
Greatest contributing factors | |
 Greatly exceeded speed limit while responding lights and sirens | 876 (80,0) |
 Exceeded speed limit while routinely driving | 790 (72,2) |
 Did not complete pre-shift check of equipment and medications | 760 (69,5) |
 Did not restock the ambulance before a call or shift | 742 (67,8) |
 Overly stressed during a shift | 728 (66,5) |