The lack of standardized nomenclature and a universal taxonomy for medical errors complicates the development of a response to the issues outlined in the IOM report. A number of definitions have been applied to medical errors and patient safety. In To Err is Human, the IOM adopted the following definition: An error is defined as the failure of a planned action to be completed as intended or the use of a wrong plan to achieve an aim.
A luau is a Hawaiian or Hawaiian-themed celebration or feast. It involves partying with lots of food and various entertainment including dancing and singing to the tune of Hawaiian music or âhulaâ.
A hÄlau is Hawaiian word meaning a school, academy, or group. Today a hÄlau usually describes a hula school (hÄlau hula). The teacher at the hÄlau is the kumu hula, where kumu means source of knowledge, or literally just teacher. Often you will find that there is a hierarchy in hula schools - starting with the kumu (teacher), alaka'i (leader), kokua (helpers), and then the 'olapa (dancers) or haumana (students).