Reducing nurse medicine administration errors

Drug administration errors by nurses are a common cause of patient harm. Simple steps can be taken to cut distractions and improve nurses’ skills in calculating doses

Abstract

Ofusu R, Jarrett P (2015) Reducing nurse medicine administration errors. Nursing Times; 111: 20, 12-14 Errors in administering medicines are common and can compromise the safety of patients. This review discusses the causes of drug administration error in hospitals by student and registered nurses, and the practical measures educators and hospitals can take to improve nurses’ knowledge and skills in medicines management, and reduce drug errors.