Comparison guides
ImprovementFlow compared with other options
Choosing or replacing a safety reporting system? These guides describe where each option fits, the questions to ask any vendor, and how ImprovementFlow compares, including where it isn't the right fit.
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ComparisonAn alternative to RLDatix (RL Solutions) for healthcare safety reportingEvaluating RLDatix, formerly RL Solutions (RL6)? See where it fits, what to ask any vendor, and how ImprovementFlow compares for safety reporting.
ComparisonWhy Excel and SharePoint fall short for healthcare safety reportingExcel and SharePoint are familiar and already paid for. Where they fall short for safety event reporting, and what to check on HIPAA.
ComparisonThe hidden costs of paper-based safety reporting in healthcarePaper safety reporting costs staff time, loses forms, delays review and hides trends. What to plan for when you move to digital reporting.
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Programs that turn this guidance into everyday work
Safety and incident reporting platforms
Where dedicated incident reporting and risk platforms fit, and how ImprovementFlow compares.
An alternative to Quantros Safety Suite for healthcare safety reportingQuantros Safety Suite moved to RLDatix in 2019. What current users should ask, and how ImprovementFlow compares for safety event reporting.
An alternative to Midas+ (now symplr) for healthcare safety reportingMidas+ moved from Conduent to symplr in 2022 and is now symplr Quality. What to ask in a platform review, and how ImprovementFlow compares.
An alternative to Datix for US healthcare incident reportingDatix is RLDatix's incident reporting product, widely used in the NHS. What US teams should check, and how ImprovementFlow compares.
An alternative to RiskQual for healthcare safety reporting and improvementUsing RiskQual's Healthcare Advisor Series for event and risk data? See where it fits and how ImprovementFlow compares for safety reporting and improvement.
An alternative to symplr for healthcare patient safety and quality improvementsymplr offers a broad healthcare operations suite. If your need is safety event reporting and improvement, see how ImprovementFlow compares.
General-purpose tools and workarounds
Spreadsheets, form builders, paper and homegrown systems: where they work and where they fall short for safety reporting.
Why healthcare quality teams move safety reporting from Smartsheet to ImprovementFlowSmartsheet is a capable work management tool. What healthcare teams should check before running safety event reporting on it, including HIPAA.
Why Google Forms isn't a healthcare safety reporting systemGoogle Forms is quick to set up. What happens after submission, what Google's HIPAA BAA covers, and when teams move to a safety reporting system.
Why form builders (Jotform, Typeform) don't replace a safety reporting systemJotform and Typeform capture data well. Safety reporting also needs routing, review, follow-up and feedback. What to check, including HIPAA plans.
What custom-built safety reporting systems really take to runBuilding your own incident reporting system brings control, but also developer dependency and HIPAA responsibility. What to weigh before you build or rebuild.
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