Chapter 5 pharm

What is the definition of a near miss in the context of patient safety?

How can errors be minimized through computerized prescriber order entry?

What does T.A.C.I.T. stand for in the context of medication safety?

What is the recommended approach for getting a telephone order for medication?

In the context of medication administration, why should zeros never be put at the end of a decimal in the medication order?

What is the significance of ensuring that all 'the rights' are in place when taking an order from a provider?

1 mg is ________ micrograms

Always listen to medication concerns raised by your patient

If you can't scan the medication, you can still give it to the patient if they can give you the two identifiers

If you did not draw up or prepare the medication yourself, don't give it to the patient.

Patient Safety and Medication Administration

Near Misses

Definition: A near miss is an event that has the potential to cause harm but does not, either by chance or through timely intervention.

Minimizing Errors through Computerized Prescriber Order Entry

Errors can be minimized by using computerized prescriber order entry, which helps reduce medication errors, improves legibility, and checks for potential drug interactions and allergic reactions.

T.A.C.I.T. in Medication Safety

T.A.C.I.T. stands for Taking Adverse drug reactions Seriously, Conducting regular reviews, Implementing safety initiatives, Coordinating patient care, Investigating errors, and Taking responsibility.

Telephone Orders for Medication

Recommended approach: Verify the order with the provider, confirm the order with the pharmacist, and have the provider confirm the order is correct.

Medication Administration Safety

Zeros should never be added to the end of a decimal in a medication order to avoid dosing errors.

The Rights of Medication Administration

Ensuring all 'the rights' are in place when taking an order from a provider: right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, right route, and right documentation.

Medication Conversions

1 mg is equivalent to 1,000 micrograms.

Patient Communication

Always listen to medication concerns raised by your patient.

Medication Scanning and Verification

If you can't scan the medication, verify the medication with two identifiers before administering it to the patient.
If you did not draw up or prepare the medication yourself, do not give it to the patient.

Test your knowledge on patient safety measures including medication dosage, near misses reporting, error minimization techniques, and computerized prescriber order entry. This quiz covers important concepts related to patient safety in healthcare settings.