On Wednesday 29th April 2014, I was assigned to the same four patients I had the day prior. One of my patients was admitted for sepsis of the R) knee following a total knee joint replacement two months prior. He was a 67 year old Maori gentleman, MRSA positive with a history of gout, hypertension, GORD, bilateral total hip joint replacements and R) sided weakness following a MVA in 2011. During handover, it was stated to us that this patient was due to have his IVABs at both 1300 and 1400. When I saw the times, I thought something was slightly odd as I recalled one of his antibiotics was given early morning the day prior and is a 12 hourly antibiotic. As I started my shift, I became side-tracked with jobs therefore forgetting to check his medication chart to ensure the times for his IVABs were accurate.
As the day progressed, I had some free time to look over the medications for this patient. I noticed …show more content…
In turn, I displayed beneficence (doing good) by accepting that I had made a mistake and by informing the charge nurse immediately. I also displayed non-maleficence (doing no harm) by seeking advice from the charge nurse as to whether I should still administer the antibiotics, or wait until the next course was due ensuring no harm was done. I also documented my mistake in the patient’s notes to ensure his team of doctors were made aware of the situation and during shift handover, I advised the afternoon nurse of the error. Furthermore, I displayed justice (fairness) and veracity (truthfulness). In a situation like this, I know I would appreciate being told the truth, so it was only fair that I inform the patient and admit to my mistake. It is also within the patient’s rights to be fully informed of anything relating to their health and delivery of health
As the day progressed, I had some free time to look over the medications for this patient. I noticed …show more content…
In turn, I displayed beneficence (doing good) by accepting that I had made a mistake and by informing the charge nurse immediately. I also displayed non-maleficence (doing no harm) by seeking advice from the charge nurse as to whether I should still administer the antibiotics, or wait until the next course was due ensuring no harm was done. I also documented my mistake in the patient’s notes to ensure his team of doctors were made aware of the situation and during shift handover, I advised the afternoon nurse of the error. Furthermore, I displayed justice (fairness) and veracity (truthfulness). In a situation like this, I know I would appreciate being told the truth, so it was only fair that I inform the patient and admit to my mistake. It is also within the patient’s rights to be fully informed of anything relating to their health and delivery of health