Wondmieneh, A., Alemu, W., Tadele, N., & Demis, A. (2020). Medication administration errors and contributing factors among nurses: A cross-sectional study in tertiary hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. BMC Nursing, 19(4), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-0397-0
Wondmieneh et al. (2020) conducted a prevalence study in tertiary hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to investigate errors in medication dispensation and their contributing factors among nurses. The authors utilized a self-administered questionnaire and medication administration error report form to collect data from 298 nurses. The results revealed that medication administration errors were common among the nurses, with the most frequent errors being the incorrect time of dispensation, inappropriate dose, and inadvertence of medication. Contributing factors to these errors included heavy workload, inadequate training, and lack of knowledge about medication. The study concludes that improving the training and knowledge of nurses on medication administration, reducing workload, and promoting a culture of reporting medication errors could help minimize medication administration errors.
Royce, C. S., Hayes, M. M., & Schwartzstein, R. M. (2019). Teaching critical thinking: A case for instruction in cognitive biases to reduce diagnostic errors and improve patient safety. Academic Medicine, 94(2), 187–194. https://doi.org/10.1097/acm.0000000000002518
Royce et al. (2019) highlight the importance of teaching critical thinking in medical education. They argue that cognitive biases can contribute to diagnostic mistakes and compromise patient welfare. This aligns with the comprehensive approach advocated in the NURS FXP4020 Assessment 4 Improvement Plan Tool Kit. They provide examples of common cognitive biases and propose instructional strategies that can be incorporated into medical education programs. The authors contend that these strategies can help medical students and physicians develop critical thinking skills that will enable them to recognize and overcome cognitive biases in clinical practice. Overall, this article is a valuable resource for medical educators and practitioners seeking to improve patient safety by addressing the impact of cognitive biases on diagnostic accuracy.
Hughes, R. G., & Blegen, M. A. (2018). Medication Administration Safety. Nih.gov; Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2656/
The book titled “Medication Administration Safety” discusses the importance of medication administration safety in healthcare settings. The book covers various aspects of medication administration, including the medication administration process, factors contributing to medication errors, and strategies to improve medication safety. It highlights the need for healthcare providers to follow established protocols and guidelines for medication administration, as well as to be aware of potential risks and take appropriate precautions. The authors also emphasize the importance of effective communication and collaboration among healthcare team members in ensuring medication safety. They provide examples of successful medication safety initiatives and offer practical suggestions for improving medication administration practices in healthcare organizations.
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This book is a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals seeking to improve medication administration safety in their organizations. It provides evidence-based guidance and practical strategies for addressing medication safety issues and emphasizes the importance of ongoing efforts to promote medication safety and prevent medication errors.
Fragment, J., Hall, R. K., & Manley, H. J. (2020). Medication reconciliation: The foundation of medication safety for patients requiring dialysis. American Journal of Kidney Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2020.07.021
Fragment et al. (2020) focus on the importance of Medication Reconciliation (MR) for patients with kidney diseases, including those who require dialysis. The authors explain how MR can help prevent medication errors and improve patient safety by identifying discrepancies between prescribed medications and the patient’s medications. They also highlighted the challenges of MR, including the need for more communication among healthcare providers and access to complete medication histories. Overall, the article emphasizes the crucial role of MR in promoting medication safety and reducing adverse events for patients with kidney diseases and provides recommendations for improving MR practic
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