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Medication Error

A medication error is a preventable event that can lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm. Common types include wrong dose, wrong drug, and unauthorized drug, with causes ranging from distractions to systemic problems. Prevention strategies involve knowing the patient and drug, maintaining communication, and establishing a culture of safety within healthcare settings.

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Medication Error

A medication error is a preventable event that can lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm. Common types include wrong dose, wrong drug, and unauthorized drug, with causes ranging from distractions to systemic problems. Prevention strategies involve knowing the patient and drug, maintaining communication, and establishing a culture of safety within healthcare settings.

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MEDICATION ERROR

WHAT IS A MEDICATION ERROR?

A medication error is defined as “any


preventable event that may cause or lead to
inappropriate medication use or patient harm
while the medication is in the control of the
health-care professional, patient, or consumer”
TYPES OF MEDICATION ERROR :-
1) Wrong Dose,
2) Wrong Drug Due To Mix-up Of Drugs,
3) Wrong Patient Due To Mix-up Of Patients,
4) Omission
5) Unauthorized Drug
6) Wrong Route
7) Wrong Judgement Or Inadequate Assessment
Of The Patient's Need For Treatment,
8) Wrong Management Or Storage Of The Drug
9) Allergy-related Error.
CAUSES OF MEDICATION ERRORS
 Distraction
 Environment
 Lack of knowledge/understanding
 Incomplete patient information
 Memory lapses
 Systemic problems
CATEGORY OF MEDICATION ERROR :-
FIVE RIGHTS :-

1. Right Drug
2. Right Dose
3. Right Route
4. Right Time
5. Right Patient
PREVENTING MEDICATION ERRORS :-
1. Know The Patient
2. Know The Drug
3. Keep Lines Of Communication Open
4. Double Check High Alert Medicines
5. Document Each Drug Administered
6. Take An Active Role In Correcting Issues You Identify
7. Inform The Patient Of The Drugs They Are Receiving
8. Ask For Continuing Education
MANAGEMENT ROLE IN ADDRESSING
MEDICATION ERRORS :-

 Establish a Culture of Safety


 Education and Training
 Clear Policies and Procedures
 Error Reporting System
 Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
 Implement Corrective Actions
 Monitor and Evaluate
 Technology Utilization
 Interdisciplinary Collaboration
 Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
 Communication and Transparency
 Regulatory Compliance
 Staff Support and Well-being
 Documentation and Record-keeping
 Audits and Quality Assurance Reviews
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