Medication Errors and Prevention

Question 1

Medication Error

Answer 1

Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropiate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in control of the health care professional

Question 2

Near Miss

Answer 2

event, situation, or error that took place but was captured before reaching the patient

Question 3

Impediment to error prevention

Answer 3

“the single greatest impediment to error prevention in the medical industry is that we punish people for making mistakes” -Dr. Leape

Question 4

5 “Rights” for Health Care Providers

Answer 4

-Right patient
-Right drug
-Right dose
-Right time
-Right routine

Question 5

Counseling

Answer 5

-Name of medication
-Purpose of medication
-Duration of treatment
-Amount per dose
-Possible side effects

Question 6

“Just Culture”

Answer 6

-atmosphere where people are not punished for actions but negligence is not tolerated
-accident human error -> console
-At risk behavior choice -> coach
-Reckless behavior choice -> punish

Question 7

Error Reporting

Answer 7

-must have Quality Improvement policy and procedure