BadErgonomicsPrimaryPhysicianCannot BeReachedUnnecessarilyDelayingProcedure NeedlesslyRemovingCaregiver/Family EarlyCessation ofResuscitationEffortsProlongedInterruption ofCompressionsProcedurePerformedIncorrectlyExcessiveOutsideDistractionsUnsafeForeignObjects inOperatingRoomWrongDose ofMedication BreakingSterile Field(Gloves/Hands) WrongDefibrillatorSettingMakingExcusesfor MedicalErrorsSutureCutIncorrectlyCriticalInformationDelayedFailure toFixateEquipment ExternalPressure/Rushing aProcedure IncorrectEquipmentIllegalDeclarationof DeathFailure toProvideVentilationPerformingProcedureOutsideScope ofPractice PoorHistoryTaking Failure toOfferStandardof CareIneffectiveDefibrillationClosed LoopCommunicationAbsentSomethingReally Good:______________________________TalkingAbout thePatient LikeThey Aren'tThereUnlistedError:______________________________InappropriateSurgicalSettingFailure toFollowACLSProtocolWrongDose ofElectricityFailure toProvideOxygenPoorOperatingRoomSet-UpUnlistedError:______________________________PerformingProcedureBeyondLevel ofSkill/Training IneffectiveCPRBreakingSterile Field(Gown/Torso)OverconfidentPhysician Scrub inIncorrectlyUnstructuredSign-OutLack ofPhysicianFollow-ThroughFailure toShareImportantInformationSpecialistEssential toProcedureAbsentInadequatePPEBadErgonomicsPrimaryPhysicianCannot BeReachedUnnecessarilyDelayingProcedure NeedlesslyRemovingCaregiver/Family EarlyCessation ofResuscitationEffortsProlongedInterruption ofCompressionsProcedurePerformedIncorrectlyExcessiveOutsideDistractionsUnsafeForeignObjects inOperatingRoomWrongDose ofMedication BreakingSterile Field(Gloves/Hands) WrongDefibrillatorSettingMakingExcusesfor MedicalErrorsSutureCutIncorrectlyCriticalInformationDelayedFailure toFixateEquipment ExternalPressure/Rushing aProcedure IncorrectEquipmentIllegalDeclarationof DeathFailure toProvideVentilationPerformingProcedureOutsideScope ofPractice PoorHistoryTaking Failure toOfferStandardof CareIneffectiveDefibrillationClosed LoopCommunicationAbsentSomethingReally Good:______________________________TalkingAbout thePatient LikeThey Aren'tThereUnlistedError:______________________________InappropriateSurgicalSettingFailure toFollowACLSProtocolWrongDose ofElectricityFailure toProvideOxygenPoorOperatingRoomSet-UpUnlistedError:______________________________PerformingProcedureBeyondLevel ofSkill/Training IneffectiveCPRBreakingSterile Field(Gown/Torso)OverconfidentPhysician Scrub inIncorrectlyUnstructuredSign-OutLack ofPhysicianFollow-ThroughFailure toShareImportantInformationSpecialistEssential toProcedureAbsentInadequatePPE

Medical Error Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Bad Ergonomics
  2. Primary Physician Cannot Be Reached
  3. Unnecessarily Delaying Procedure
  4. Needlessly Removing Caregiver/ Family
  5. Early Cessation of Resuscitation Efforts
  6. Prolonged Interruption of Compressions
  7. Procedure Performed Incorrectly
  8. Excessive Outside Distractions
  9. Unsafe Foreign Objects in Operating Room
  10. Wrong Dose of Medication
  11. Breaking Sterile Field (Gloves/ Hands)
  12. Wrong Defibrillator Setting
  13. Making Excuses for Medical Errors
  14. Suture Cut Incorrectly
  15. Critical Information Delayed
  16. Failure to Fixate Equipment
  17. External Pressure/ Rushing a Procedure
  18. Incorrect Equipment
  19. Illegal Declaration of Death
  20. Failure to Provide Ventilation
  21. Performing Procedure Outside Scope of Practice
  22. Poor History Taking
  23. Failure to Offer Standard of Care
  24. Ineffective Defibrillation
  25. Closed Loop Communication Absent
  26. Something Really Good: __________ __________ __________
  27. Talking About the Patient Like They Aren't There
  28. Unlisted Error: __________ __________ __________
  29. Inappropriate Surgical Setting
  30. Failure to Follow ACLS Protocol
  31. Wrong Dose of Electricity
  32. Failure to Provide Oxygen
  33. Poor Operating Room Set-Up
  34. Unlisted Error: __________ __________ __________
  35. Performing Procedure Beyond Level of Skill/Training
  36. Ineffective CPR
  37. Breaking Sterile Field (Gown/Torso)
  38. Overconfident Physician
  39. Scrub in Incorrectly
  40. Unstructured Sign-Out
  41. Lack of Physician Follow-Through
  42. Failure to Share Important Information
  43. Specialist Essential to Procedure Absent
  44. Inadequate PPE