QI Committee

What happens when you file a NETS report?

1. Risk department will review the case
   1. 1. 1. Will advise on any legal exposure and claims.
         2. Help with family disclosure.
         3. Advice with documentation regarding the incident.
2. Clinical Care Evaluation Committee and Chief Medical Officer will review the case.
   1. 1. 1. Perform root cause analysis.
         2. Suggest systemic fixes and provide staff education.
3. You may be asked to present to a committee to better understand the error or near miss and brainstorm solutions.

Why should you file a NETS report?

1. To prevent it from happening again.
2. To involve all institutional resources.
3. To provide education to all involved parties.
4. To help make Northwestern a better hospital.

How to file a NETS report:

NETS Report