(PO138) Data Collection for Adverse Events Reporting by CODA-Accredited Endodontics Residency Programs

Abstract: Endodontists bear the responsibility of implementing measures to ensure safe and effective care for the patient. An adverse event (AE) occurs when these measures fail and the patient is harmed. In endodontics, some adverse events include instrument aspiration, separation, sodium hypochlorite extrusion, nerve damage, and air emphysema. Recording this data in a standardized manner will facilitate the accumulation and analysis of adverse events, which could improve outcomes. We hypothesized that the majority of CODA-accredited endodontics residency programs would not have a standardized AE reporting form for use. To assess the reporting of AE at CODA-accredited endodontic specialty programs, a 16-question survey on how, if, and when AEs are reported was electronically distributed to 57 endodontic program directors (EPDs). Twenty-six EPDs (45.6%) responded. Of the respondents, 80.8% reported having an AE reporting form, and 19.2% reported having no form. Of the EPDs with no AE form, 80% believed a form would be useful, and 20% did not consider it necessary. 69.2% of EPDs had meetings with residents to discuss AEs. EPDs reported meeting with residents at varying frequencies: 11.1% daily, 33.3% weekly, 11.1% monthly, 11.1% quarterly, and 33.3% semi-annually. 63.6% of AEs did not require hospital intervention, whereas 36.4% reported hospital intervention. Statistical analysis showed no significance. A majority of endodontic programs have an AE reporting form. However, there is no standardized form for the endodontic specialty..