Implement the system gradually
MERS-TM requires commitment, staffing, and skill. Starting slowly will ease the transition into new habits and processes.For example, rather than attempting to learn the MERS process and encourage reporting at the same time, begin by applying the MERS-TM process to the events that are already being reported, or to a subset of events being reported (for example, all events involving autologous products).
After mastering entry, coding, and causal analyses, then move on to include more categories/types of errors and finally begin to encourage the staff to report more information into the system. This gradual approach helps make the implementation process more manageable.
