Project Lead: Chantelle Recsky

Health System Supervisor: Leah Lambert

Large-scale changes in healthcare, such as implementing a new electronic health record, inevitably bring about unintended consequences, some of which may be inadvertently harmful. The Hi-Q project focuses on identifying and learning from these unintended consequences and supporting organizational partners to address challenges and improve care.  

The overall aim of the HI-Q project is to identify, understand, and mitigate harm related to use of technology, in the context of cancer care. In support of this aim, the Hi-Q project consists of three research studies: 

   

Study 1

Quality, Safety, and Harm in Oncology Nursing

Purpose: To explore how oncology nurses perceive quality, safety, and harm in their practice, and their views on reporting adverse events.

Learn More: Perceptions of Quality, Safety, and Harm in Oncology Nursing Practice - A Qualitative Study

 

Study 2

Characterization of Reported Technology-related Safety Events

Purpose: To describe voluntarily reported safety events that involved health information technology in oncology care settings.

Learn More: Retrospective Sociotechnical Analysis of Computer-Related Events in Oncology Care

 

Study 3

Oncology Nurses’ Accounts of Technology-related Safety Events

Purpose: To describe oncology nurses’ accounts of safety events that involved health information technology.

Learn More: Exploring Nurse Perspectives on Technology-Related Safety Events in Oncology (instruction: download and upload PDF) 

HI-Q Project Summary

AI-generated Podcast : Rethinking Safety and Harm in Oncology Nursing and Technology

This episode breaks down the latest findings from Dr. Chantelle Recsky and colleagues, exploring how oncology nurses conceptualize safety, harm, and reporting in the evolving context of computerized health care. Listen as Linda and James highlight challenges around administrative burden, reporting fatigue, and technology's hidden pitfalls, with practical insights for health leaders.

Questions?

If you are interested in participating in this work or would like to learn more, please contact project lead, Chantelle Recsky.

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