Which is the most commonly reported incident in hospitals?

A) Equipment malfunction
B) Patient falls
C) Laboratory specimen errors
D) Treatment delays

Equipment Malfunction

Refers to the failure of a piece of equipment to operate as expected, which can occur due to various reasons such as wear and tear, manufacturing defects, or improper use.

Patient Falls

Incidents where patients unintentionally drop to the ground or floor or another lower level.

Laboratory Specimen Errors

Mistakes that occur during the collection, handling, processing, or analysis of laboratory samples, potentially leading to inaccurate diagnostic results.