A Literature Review About Mecication Errors and the 6 Rights to Medication Administration.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...............................................................................................3
Summaries of Journal Articles......................................................................3
Key Aspects: Medication Errors and their Causes.............................................. 4
Impact on Client Care.................................................................................5
Strategies to prevent Medication Errors ..........................................................6
Conclusion.............................................................................................9
References...........................................................................................11
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Introduction
An error rate of 5% is acceptable in most industries, however, in the health care industry; one single error can result in death. (Berntsen, 2004, p5) This paper discusses medication errors in relation to pharmacology and drug treatment. It will summarize three academic peer reviewed
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Errors. (n.d.). In NAPRA: National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities. Retrieved July 17, 2004, from NAPRA: National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities Web site: http://www.napra.org/docs/0/95/157/166.asp Preston, Rosemary M. "Drug errors and patients safety: the need for a change in practice." British Journal of Nursing (BJN) 13: 72. Academic Search Elite. EBSCO. Assiniboine Community College. 22 July 2004 <http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=12136074&db=afhp://search.epnet.com/>.
Errors. (n.d.). In NAPRA: National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities. Retrieved July 17, 2004, from NAPRA: National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities Web site: http://www.napra.org/docs/0/95/157/166.asp Preston, Rosemary M. "Drug errors and patients safety: the need for a change in practice." British Journal of Nursing (BJN) 13: 72. Academic Search Elite. EBSCO. Assiniboine Community College. 22 July 2004 <http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=12136074&db=afhp://search.epnet.com/>.