ArticleJMIR human factors2026
Near Miss Reporting and Organizational Learning in Health Care: Conceptual Framework Development Study.
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Abstract
Background: Near miss events can reveal system problems before patients are harmed, but current reviews are inconsistent and often rely on simple counts that are distorted by patient volume and reporting culture. Consequently, leaders cannot tell whether a rise in reports means that safety is getting worse or that staff are reporting more, and current systems are not strong enough to clearly separate real safety risks from random variation. Objective: This study developed a 3-level near miss framework (NM³), a conceptual framework that converts descriptive near miss data into decision-grade intelligence through a structured, evidence-based process, including baseline measurement and advanced interpretation and governance. Methods: NM³ was developed to provide decision-grade analytics for acute inpatient hospital settings. The framework was designed as a maturity model, progressing from baseline measurement to advanced interpretation. It integrates standardized definitions, rate calculations, statistical process control, severity weighting, and learning metrics. Results: Level 1 establishes an organizational baseline through near miss rates per 1000 patient-days and near miss-to-harm ratios monitored with control charts. Level 2 introduces domain-specific denominators and unit-level charts to detect local variation. Level 3 applies severity weighting to generate a Near Miss Index; incorporates learning yields at 90 and 180 days; and triangulates near miss trends with harm events, exposure, reporting volume, and culture measures. A synthetic example demonstrates how the framework converts raw reports into stable rates, weighted indices, and learning metrics. Conclusions: NM³ provides a structured pathway for organizations to strengthen near miss analytics. By progressing through maturity levels, leaders can improve the interpretation of safety signals, prioritize high-consequence risks, and integrate near miss reporting into governance.
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