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Safety stats
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in 1998 IOM reports that approx. 98K people die in hospitals each year as a result of medical errors.
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Error prone system
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Prescribing
Transcribing Dispensing Preparing Administering Evaluating & Monitoring |
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Medication Safety
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26% - 33% of medication errors during administration - nurses administer most medications.
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ISMP 10 key elements w/ the greatest impact on medication errors
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1. Patient information
2. Drug information 3. Adequate communication 4. Drug packaging, labeling & nomenclature 5. Medication storage, stock, standardization, distribution 6. Drug device acquisition, use and monitoring 7. Environmental factors 8. Staff Education 9. Patient Education 10. Quality Processes and Risk Mgmt. |
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SBAR Communication technique
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- Situation
- Background - Assessment - Recommendations |
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Tall man lettering
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ie: oxyCODONE
cefTRIAXONE |
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How can you prevent a medication error
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Right Patient, Right Drug
Right dose, Right Route Right time, Right reason for the drug Right Documentation Right to refuse medication Right evaluation and monitoring |
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How can you prevent a medication error, cont'd
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Don't work around safety systems
Ask a colleague to double check meds Assess patient for allergies before giving a new med. Be alert Always follow your institution's policies and procedures |
