Modern methods to reduce medication errors in health care and improving patient safety

Name:Doaa Johari

PharmD, MSC

Pharmacist, Toxicologist

Name:Mohammed Abdulghani Sindi

Family medicine consultant

Name: Abdulaziz Ahmed M Alqahtani

Family medicine consultant

Name:Saud Awadh Aljuaid

Family medicine consultant

Name:SAGR ABDULLAH ALDAWSARI

Family Medicine Consultant

Name:Abdulrahim Ali Alghamdi

Consultant Of Family medicine

Name:AHMED HAMZAH BUKHARI

General practitioner

Name:Mohammed Mihmas Albaqami

Family Medicine Registrar

Modern methods to reduce medication errors in health care and improving patient safety

abstract

Understanding the causes of medication management errors is essential for creating effective prevention strategies. While nurses often face blame as the “last link in the chain of drug therapy” before a patient receives medication, the reality is that the main factors contributing to these errors often stem from organizational strategies and specific working conditions. Systems for classifying and analyzing medication errors have been designed to reflect these complexities. Directly asking individuals involved about their errors can be helpful, but caution is needed. This approach may not fully capture the intricate nature of medication errors and could reflect general nursing opinions instead of objective findings. Observing errors as they happen can offer deeper insights, revealing potential contributing factors that may go unnoticed by those involved and providing valuable information on post-error recovery.Prevention strategies include the implementation of technologies such as bar-coding systems, computerized entry systems, and medication-error analysis tools. These technologies support nurses and healthcare professionals in ensuring safe and accurate medication administration.Policies and procedures play a foundational role in medication administration, ensuring consistency and accuracy. These guidelines serve as a permanent record for all dispensed medications and outline best practices for the ordering, storage, administration, and return of drugs.

keywords: Modern methods , reduce medication errors ,health care , improving patient safety

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