IllegalDeclarationof Death NeedlesslyRemovingCaregiver/Family ProlongedInterruption ofCompressionsInappropriateSurgicalSettingMakingExcusesfor MedicalErrorsExcessiveOutsideDistractionsClosed LoopCommunicationAbsentUnnecessarilyDelayingProcedure PoorHistoryTaking Lack ofPhysicianFollow-ThroughUnlistedError:______________________________PerformingProcedureOutsideScope ofPracticeProcedurePerformedIncorrectly IneffectiveCPRBreakingSterile Field(Gown/Torso)UnsafeForeignObjects inOperatingRoomFailure toFollowACLSProtocolFailure toFixateEquipmentPerformingProcedureBeyondLevel ofSkill/TrainingSpecialistEssential toProcedureAbsent Scrub inIncorrectlyEarlyCessation ofResuscitationEffortsFailure toShareImportantInformationInadequatePPEFailure toProvideVentilationPoorOperatingRoomSet-UpOverconfidentPhysicianUnstructuredSign-OutFailure toProvideOxygen BreakingSterile Field(Gloves/Hands)TalkingAbout thePatient LikeThey Aren'tThereCriticalInformationDelayed WrongDefibrillatorSettingWrongDose ofMedicationBadErgonomics ExternalPressure/Rushing aProcedure IneffectiveDefibrillationPrimaryPhysicianCannot BeReachedIncorrectEquipmentFailure toOfferStandardof CareUnlistedError:______________________________SomethingReally Good:______________________________WrongDose ofElectricitySutureCutIncorrectlyIllegalDeclarationof Death NeedlesslyRemovingCaregiver/Family ProlongedInterruption ofCompressionsInappropriateSurgicalSettingMakingExcusesfor MedicalErrorsExcessiveOutsideDistractionsClosed LoopCommunicationAbsentUnnecessarilyDelayingProcedure PoorHistoryTaking Lack ofPhysicianFollow-ThroughUnlistedError:______________________________PerformingProcedureOutsideScope ofPracticeProcedurePerformedIncorrectly IneffectiveCPRBreakingSterile Field(Gown/Torso)UnsafeForeignObjects inOperatingRoomFailure toFollowACLSProtocolFailure toFixateEquipmentPerformingProcedureBeyondLevel ofSkill/TrainingSpecialistEssential toProcedureAbsent Scrub inIncorrectlyEarlyCessation ofResuscitationEffortsFailure toShareImportantInformationInadequatePPEFailure toProvideVentilationPoorOperatingRoomSet-UpOverconfidentPhysicianUnstructuredSign-OutFailure toProvideOxygen BreakingSterile Field(Gloves/Hands)TalkingAbout thePatient LikeThey Aren'tThereCriticalInformationDelayed WrongDefibrillatorSettingWrongDose ofMedicationBadErgonomics ExternalPressure/Rushing aProcedure IneffectiveDefibrillationPrimaryPhysicianCannot BeReachedIncorrectEquipmentFailure toOfferStandardof CareUnlistedError:______________________________SomethingReally Good:______________________________WrongDose ofElectricitySutureCutIncorrectly

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