Open Disclosure — Record and Quarterly Audit
One line per disclosure. Quarterly: was every eligible incident disclosed, on time, with an apology, with follow-up?
What it is
A disclosure register and the quarterly audit: for each incident of moderate or greater harm, whether disclosure happened within 24 hours, an apology was made, the written summary was sent within 3 days, findings were shared within 45 days.
Where to use it
Safety lead; audited quarterly; results to the safety committee and the annual quality report. Evidence for: Standard 4 — open disclosure (means of verification: register and audit). Evidence for: Standard 4 — open disclosure (means of verification: register and audit). Evidence for: Standard 4 — open disclosure (means of verification: register and audit). Evidence for: Standard 4 — open disclosure (means of verification: register and audit). Evidence for: Standard 4 — open disclosure (means of verification: register and audit). Evidence for: Standard 4 — open disclosure (means of verification: register and audit). Evidence for: Standard 4 — open disclosure (means of verification: register and audit).
Translate and adapt
English master edition. Georgian and other translations are added as they are clinically reviewed. Any facility may translate, add its logo and adapt wording to local practice — keeping the ASF block, the source attribution and the licence line on the sheet. Clinical thresholds and drug doses must be confirmed against national protocols before use.
The same code is printed on the tool itself. Scan it in any facility to reach this page.
Open Disclosure — The First Conversation
Open Disclosure — Written Follow-Up to the Patient or Family
Supporting Staff After a Serious Incident — The Second Victim
Open Disclosure Policy — Template
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