There are inherent risks, both known and unknown, associated with the therapeutic use of drugs (prescription and nonprescription) and drug administration devices. Data suggest that roughly one in 20 hospital patients have experienced an adverse drug event (ADE). This article summarizes the important considerations during medication in hospitals. The goal of drug therapy is the achievement of defined therapeutic outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of life while minimizing patient risk.
Types of Medication Errors: Prescribing errors, Dispensing errors, Medication administration errors, Patient compliance errors. Recommendations for Preventing Medication Errors: Organizational and Departmental Recommendations: There should be the establishment of multiple departments, including pharmacy, medicine, nursing, risk management, legal counsel, and organizational administration. A team of…
