Open disclosure resources

Safety and Quality has developed tools to assist staff and consumers in the open disclosure process.

For staff

Laminated lanyard card

   
A quick reference and lists key steps and effective communication techniques for disclosure.

Checklist for disclosure team discussion

For open disclosure teams to assist in identifying essential tasks.

For consumers

Open disclosure postcard 

The name and contact details of the person who can provide additional information for an open disclosure process is written on the card. The completed card can be given to the patient and /or their supports to assist them in an open disclosure process.

Open disclosure of things that go wrong in health care booklet 

This booklet is for patients beginning an open disclosure process. This guide book has been designed to help patient when something goes wrong in their health care. It can also be used if something has gone wrong in the care of a relative or friend

Contact

To obtain copies of the tools and resources.

Diana Hopkinson
Project Officer, Consumer Participation, Safety and Quality Unit
Telephone: (08) 8226 6422
Email: diana.hopkinson@health.sa.gov.au