A medication error is a preventable event that can cause patient harm. Medication errors can occur at any stage of the medication-use process, from prescribing to dispensing to administration. Such errors can have serious consequences ranging from minor side effects to near-fatal health problems. Common types of medication errors include: Some of the common types…
Medication errors are a common problem in nursing homes in the UK. Overwork and systemic issues can and do lead to medical errors. These errors lead to serious side effects, some of which can be life-threatening and may require hospitalisation. If you are a nursing staff, it is important to be aware of the most…
In the UK, over 237 million medication errors occur each year. This staggering number reveals the importance of understanding and preventing medication errors. Knowing about medication errors can reduce the complications of errors and increase patient safety. As a care home supervisor, identifying factors contributing to medication errors can help prevent their occurrence or recurrence.…