The Importance of Using Multiple Safety Evaluation Systems in Hospitals: A Comparison of Critical Incident Reporting System (CIRS), Assurance of Quality in Surgery (AQC), and the Global Trigger Tool (GTT)

AQC is a particularly valuable tool, especially for operated patients. The Global Trigger Tool (GTT) boasts a wider range of applicability. Its strength lies in its ability to systematically identify potential adverse events through the review of patient records of operated and not operated patients. Sole reliance on voluntary reporting is insufficient for comprehensive adverse event detection. We advise the hospitals to adopt an additional system to complement the voluntary reporting CIRS system.