5 Questions
What is the ranking of medical error as a cause of death in the USA?
Third
How many medication error reports does the US Food and Drug Administration receive annually?
Over 100,000
What percentage of medication errors in the UK occur annually during the medication process?
38.4%
How do patients experience harm due to their health care according to Vincent (2007)?
All of the above
How do deaths from healthcare compare to deaths from road accidents, breast cancer, and AIDS combined?
More than combined deaths from road accidents, breast cancer, and AIDS
Study Notes
Introduction to Patient Safety
- Patient safety is the reduction of risk of unnecessary harm associated with healthcare to an acceptable minimum.
- Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Alliance for Patient Safety in 2009.
Medication Safety Topics
- Topics related to medication safety include:
- Safety standards related to medications and creation of safety culture
- Evidence of pharmacists' roles and contributions to patient and medication safety
- Medication errors in all steps of medication use
- Adverse event investigation and risk assessment
- Patient safety in the medicines rational use process
- Medicines regulation and patient safety
- Education and competencies and learning from other industries
- Improving patient safety
- Medication monitoring, reviews, and pharmacovigilance
Patient Safety Programs
- Examples of patient safety programs from various countries include:
- Saudi Arabia
- USA
- Europe
- India
- Oman
- South Africa
- Canada
Test your knowledge on patient and medication safety with this quiz. Topics covered include safety standards, pharmacist roles in safety, and creating a safety culture.
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