Enhancing Patient Safety by Detecting Hidden Harm Through Global Trigger Tools

This session explores the role of the Global Trigger Tool (GTT) in identifying patient harm that may not be captured through traditional incident reporting systems. Participants will learn how trigger-based medical record reviews can uncover hidden adverse events, support patient safety surveillance, and provide a more comprehensive understanding of healthcare risks. The session will also highlight the importance of clinical documentation, data analysis, governance, and the integration of GTT findings with incident reporting systems to drive quality improvement and enhance patient safety outcomes.

This event has a mixed medium of instruction in both English and Arabic languages.

By the end of this event you will be able to:

1. Explain the limitations of traditional incident reporting systems in detecting patient harm.
2. Describe the principles and methodology of the Global Trigger Tool (GTT). 
3. Identify common triggers through medical record review and understand the role of documentation in harm detection.
4. Analyze and interpret GTT findings to measure patient harm and identify improvement opportunities.
5. Compare GTT findings with incident reporting data to obtain a more comprehensive view of patient safety performance.
6. Discuss how GTT can support organizational learning, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.