[The medication preparation and administration process: problem identification in order to propose improvements and prevent medication errors]. / O processo de preparo e administração de medicamentos: identificação de problemas para propor melhorias e prevenir erros de medicação.
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem
; 14(3): 354-63, 2006.
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em Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16926991
This exploratory study analyzed the medication preparation and administration process in medical-clinical units at four Brazilian hospitals located in the Southeast, Central-West and Northeast, identified problems that can contribute to the occurrence of medication errors and proposed improvement measures. Data were collected through non-participant and direct observation of nursing professionals' activities during one week. The results revealed the following main problems: the environment in Hospital B; preparation errors related to technique and anticipated medication preparation in C and D; technical, communication and patient identification mistakes in Hospital A. Suggestions to achieve greater quality and safety in patient care include the constitution of a multidisciplinary commission to evaluate the system, nursing discussion groups, environmental improvements, permanent courses and training and actual presence of a nurse during the process.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Enfermagem
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Composição de Medicamentos
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Rotulagem de Medicamentos
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Erros de Medicação
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Sistemas de Medicação no Hospital
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
Pt
Revista:
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Brasil