Preventing Medication Errors In Drug Administration
PREVENTING MEDICAL OVERDOSE
I A medication error is a failure in the treatment process that leads to, or has the potential to lead to, harm to the patient. There is a need for accurate and proper drug administration. Around 100,000 Americans die yearly of drug overdose. Medication errors: what they are, how they happen, and how to avoid them.
II Dennis Quaid’s twins almost died after being given a dosage that should have been for an adult. a. The medication given was heparin. b. Media attention brought the issue to public awareness. c. Quaid helped bring changes to prevent this from happening again.
III As medical professionals, nurses have their share of responsibility in giving right medical doses to patients.
I A medication error is a failure in the treatment process that leads to, or has the potential to lead to, harm to the patient. There is a need for accurate and proper drug administration. Around 100,000 Americans die yearly of drug overdose. Medication errors: what they are, how they happen, and how to avoid them.
II Dennis Quaid’s twins almost died after being given a dosage that should have been for an adult. a. The medication given was heparin. b. Media attention brought the issue to public awareness. c. Quaid helped bring changes to prevent this from happening again.
III As medical professionals, nurses have their share of responsibility in giving right medical doses to patients.