Table 1 Number of risks identified by SWIFT
From: Assessing the validity of prospective hazard analysis methods: a comparison of two techniques
Task analysis section | Total number of risks identified | Number of most important risks |
|---|---|---|
1.1 Obtain patient list for community-based clinic | 16 | 1 (‘Failure or delay in referral’) |
1.2 Invite patient | 7 | 0 |
1.3 Schedule appointment | 5 | 1 (‘Incomplete checklist information - judgement call, treatment delayed, patient does not get treatment’) |
2.1 Obtain recent medical history | 13 | 0 |
2.2 Obtain international normalised ratio (INR) | 5 | 1 (‘Incorrect recording of INR – cannot change INR once entered’) |
2.3 Determine dose and time until next appointment | 10 | 0 |
2.4 Conclude appointment | 5 | 0 |
TOTAL | 61 | 3 |