Impact of Active vs. Latent Errors in HealthcareIn the realm of healthcare, there are two categories of errors that one must take into consideration: active and latent. Immediate in nature, active err


Impact of Active vs. Latent Errors in HealthcareIn the realm of healthcare, there are two categories of errors that one must take into consideration: active and latent. Immediate in nature, active errors bring about an instantaneous impact on patient care. Healthcare providers bear responsibility for these types of mistakes which can entail a nurse administering incorrect medication or a surgeon blemishing a procedure (Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2021).