Scenario: The monthly report on medication errors was presented to all units wit

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Scenario: The monthly report on medication errors was presented to all units within ECHO Hospital. Although the rate has decreased, staff identified that the primary cause of medication errors continues to be interruptions while preparing and administering medications.

The nurse manager has asked the staff members to offer assistance in solving the problem of preventing interruptions while RNs are preparing and giving medications.

Using the assigned readings, information from the literature and the above scenario, your knowledge of the, principles of safe medication administration create a discussion post in response to the following:

Suggest at least three (3) changes that can be made to prevent medication errors due to interruptions.

Select one (1) suggested change and write an outcome statement (realistic, measureable and contains a time frame).

Select one (1) suggested change and outline the steps that would be taken to implement it.

Describe how the selected change will be evaluated to determine its effectiveness in achieving your stated measurable outcome.

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Suggest at least three (3) changes that can be made to prevent medication errors due to interruptions.

1.Implement strategies for improving communication practices and reducing unnecessary interruptions on the floor. For example, study the reasons for unnecessary interruptions and then develop strategies for reducing them

2. Use the overhead system to announce the start and end of quiet time for medication administration.

3. Encourage nurses, physicians, pharmacists and all hospital staff to commit to the goal of safe medication administration.

Select one (1) suggested change and write an outcome statement (realistic, measureable and contains a time frame).

Select one (1) suggested change and outline the steps that would be taken to implement it:

Suggested change: Encourage nurses, physicians, pharmacists and all hospital staff to commit to the goal of safe medication administration.

Steps taken to implement it:

(a) Develop large posters that list quiet times for medication administration. Place them throughout the unit.

(b) Use the overhead system to announce the start and end of quiet time for medication administration.

(c) Conduct medical rounds only during times when medications are not being administered.       

Describe how the selected change will be evaluated to determine its effectiveness in achieving your stated measurable outcome.

1. It will have to be checked whether the patient have received proper medication based on the nursing report.

2. It will have to be checked whether the patient have received proper medication daily and twice a day.

3. It will also have to be noticed whether the subject is showing signs of improvement.

Outcome The patient will receive medication without fail twice daily,in the morning and in the night. Subject Mr. Ghomes Verb Will receive medication Condition without fail Criteria daily Time morning and night.

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