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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-barcode-assisted-medication-administration-emergency-department-medication-errors
May 19, 2014 - medication errors. … Effect of barcode-assisted medication administration on emergency department medication errors. … Effect of barcode-assisted medication administration on emergency department medication errors. … through barcode-assisted medication administration. … June 28, 2010
Bar-code technology for medication administration: medication errors and
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psnet.ahrq.gov/curated-library/medicationdrug-errorsqqrysd
March 12, 2021 - Included resources explore understanding harms from preventable medication use, medication safety improvement … Medication safety, particularly among older adults who may have complex medication regimens, is an ongoing … behaviors (e.g., verbal behaviors, self-administering medication, reviewing medication charts) differed … lists (such as paper medication lists, medication diaries, or apps) can support patient safety. … Patient-held lists can improve medication safety by improving the accuracy of medication reconciliation
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/npsd/Medication_Dashboard_Data_2024.xlsx
January 01, 2024 - Med_3
Med_3: Type of Medication/Substance Involved by Safety Concern
Safety Concern Type of Medication … or deteriorated medication/substance Dispensing 71 9.1%
Expired or deteriorated medication/substance … Incorrect medication/substance Dispensing 326 5.0%
Incorrect medication/substance Transcribing 199 … 0.9%
Incorrect medication/substance Storing 41 0.6%
Incorrect medication/substance Purchasing * * … Incorrect medication/substance Other: Please specify 82 1.3%
Incorrect medication/substance Unknown
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-reconciliation-reducing-risk-medication-misadventure-during-transition-hospital
April 24, 2018 - Study
Medication reconciliation: reducing risk for medication misadventure during … Medication reconciliation: reducing risk for medication misadventure during transition from hospital … to assisted living facilities , highlighting the need for better medication reconciliation in this … Medication reconciliation: reducing risk for medication misadventure during transition from hospital … August 7, 2019
Identifying potential medication discrepancies during medication reconciliation
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reported-medication-errors-after-introducing-electronic-medication-management-system
November 18, 2016 - Study
Reported medication errors after introducing an electronic medication management … Reported medication errors after introducing an electronic medication management system. … Reported medication errors after introducing an electronic medication management system. … Part 2: a review of strategies and activities for improving medication safety 2002-2008. … October 14, 2009
Piecing together medication administration.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessing-impact-anesthesia-medication-template-medication-errors-during-anesthesia
February 14, 2018 - Study
Assessing the impact of the anesthesia medication template on medication errors … Assessing the Impact of the Anesthesia Medication Template on Medication Errors During Anesthesia: A … Medication errors represent a significant source of harm to patients. … Although implementation of the template led to a decrease in anesthesia medication errors, there was … Assessing the Impact of the Anesthesia Medication Template on Medication Errors During Anesthesia: A
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-type-manual-medication-cart-filling-method-frequency-medication-administration-errors
January 23, 2019 - The impact of type of manual medication cart filling method on the frequency of medication administration … medication cart filling methods were dictated by medication name or round time. … The impact of type of manual medication cart filling method on the frequency of medication administration … medication administration. … February 15, 2011
Bar-code technology for medication administration: medication errors
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-medication-containers-during-pharmacist-transitional-care-visits-and-impact-medication
March 08, 2023 - Using medication containers during pharmacist transitional care visits and impact on medication discrepancies … The goal of medication reconciliation is to prevent adverse events by identifying unintended medication … more medication discrepancies and resolved more medication-related issues. … October 20, 2021
How effective are electronic medication systems in reducing medication … March 15, 2023
Detectability of medication errors with a STOPP/START-based medication
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/use-complete-medication-history-identify-and-correct-transitions-care-medication-errors
October 28, 2020 - Use of complete medication history to identify and correct transitions-of-care medication errors at psychiatric … Medication reconciliation can help identify medication discrepancies during transitions of care. … This study examined the impact of a complete medication history database to support pharmacist-led medication … Use of complete medication history to identify and correct transitions-of-care medication errors at psychiatric … April 5, 2013
Improving medication safety with accurate preadmission medication lists
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-hospital-admission-and-discharge-risk-factors-and-impact-medication
November 10, 2021 - of medication reconciliation process to improve healthcare. … Medication errors at hospital admission and discharge: risk factors and impact of medication reconciliation … Unintended medication discrepancies were identified in nearly 30% of patients. … Medication errors at hospital admission and discharge: risk factors and impact of medication reconciliation … March 9, 2022
The effect of medication reconciliation via a patient portal on medication
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/color-coded-medication-safety-system-reduces-community-pediatric-emergency-nursing-medication
April 05, 2023 - Study
Color coded medication safety system reduces community pediatric emergency … nursing medication errors. … Color coded medication safety system reduces community pediatric emergency nursing medication errors. … Color coded medication safety system reduces community pediatric emergency nursing medication errors. … May 6, 2020
Medication errors among acutely ill and injured children treated in rural
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/oral-solid-medication-appearance-should-play-greater-role-medication-error-prevention
February 20, 2019 - role in medication error prevention. … Citation Text:
Oral solid medication appearance should play a greater role in medication error prevention … ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. July 28, 2011;16:1-3. … This article suggests a standardized appearance for brand and generic medication as a strategy for medication … appearance should play a greater role in medication error prevention.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/medication-administration-errors
September 07, 2019 - role in medication safety , the medication-use process is highly complex with many steps and risk points … medication administration (right patient, medication, time, dose, and route). … Recent literature, however, has emphasized that medication administration is part of a complex medication … to ensure that minimal disruptions are present (i.e., medication rooms, medication carts). … National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting. “Taxonomy of Medication Errors”.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-usability-intravenous-medication-labels-support-safe-medication-delivery
September 26, 2016 - Study
Improving the usability of intravenous medication labels to support safe medication … Improving the usability of intravenous medication labels to support safe medication delivery. … Improving the usability of intravenous medication labels to support safe medication delivery. … June 26, 2019
ISMP medication error report analysis. … June 16, 2019
ISMP medication error report analysis.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-safety-teams-guided-implementation-electronic-medication-administration-records
September 27, 2016 - Study
Medication safety teams' guided implementation of electronic medication administration … Medication safety teams' guided implementation of electronic medication administration records in five … Electronic medication administration records (eMARs) are one technology solution being applied to … reduce the potential for medication errors. … Medication safety teams' guided implementation of electronic medication administration records in five
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/predictors-unit-level-medication-administration-accuracy-microsystem-impacts-medication
October 06, 2016 - Study
Predictors of unit-level medication administration accuracy: microsystem impacts … on medication safety. … Predictors of unit-level medication administration accuracy: microsystem impacts on medication safety … This direct observation study of nursing medication administration demonstrated that adherence to safe … Predictors of unit-level medication administration accuracy: microsystem impacts on medication safety
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-safety-neonatal-care-review-medication-errors-among-neonates
August 15, 2016 - Review
Medication safety in neonatal care: a review of medication errors among neonates … Medication safety in neonatal care: a review of medication errors among neonates. … Medication errors are prevalent in inpatient care. … Medication safety in neonatal care: a review of medication errors among neonates. … July 17, 2024
Failure to weigh patients in hospital: a medication safety risk.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identifying-and-quantifying-medication-errors-evaluation-rapidly-discontinued-medication
February 03, 2011 - Study
Identifying and quantifying medication errors: evaluation of rapidly discontinued … medication orders submitted to a computerized physician order entry system. … Identifying and quantifying medication errors: evaluation of rapidly discontinued medication orders submitted … Accurate identification of medication errors poses methodological challenges . … Identifying and quantifying medication errors: evaluation of rapidly discontinued medication orders submitted
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preventiveservices.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medmanagement_webinar_slides.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Medication Management
1
Medication Management
AHRQ
Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary … – OTC and
prescriptions
• Complete medication
reconciliation using the
accurate medication list … Improving medication safety in primary care. … Medication Safety; [cited 2016 Aug 1]. … Medication Adherence Action Kit;
[cited 2016 Aug 1].
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medmanagement_webinar_slides.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Medication Management
1
Medication Management
AHRQ
Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary … – OTC and
prescriptions
• Complete medication
reconciliation using the
accurate medication list … Improving medication safety in primary care. … Medication Safety; [cited 2016 Aug 1]. … Medication Adherence Action Kit;
[cited 2016 Aug 1].