Capella 4020 Assessment 4 Improvement Plan Tool Kit

Asefa, K. K., Dagne, D., & Mekonnen, W. N. (2021). Medication administration error reporting and associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. Nursing research and practice, 2021, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/1384168

This article focuses on analyzing the extent of MAE reporting and the factors related to it among nurses. The importance of MAE reporting systems is discussed in this study. Nurses play an essential role in supporting patient safety activities. Nurses should prevent MAEs from promoting patient safety . Reporting errors lessen their negative consequences and efficiently aids in the prevention of future mistakes that can lead to patient damage. Furthermore, disclosing MAEs minimizes personal harm and lowers economic expenditures. The author discussed MAE reporting options, particularly the importance of voluntary reporting in detecting MAEs. Error identification and reporting are significant approaches to reducing MAEs.

Errors reporting demands specialists identify MAEs and report them via appropriate processes. MAE reporting is an excellent method for identifying the root causes of drug administration errors and preventing them from recurring. According to the findings of this study, nurses reported few medication delivery errors. It signifies that there is an issue with nursing practice. Medical centers should develop and implement a reporting system, and nursing staff should exercise documenting and reporting mistakes using the reporting system. This article is helpful for nurses who are implementing drug quality enhancement plans as it emphasizes the significance of the MAE reporting system and helps the nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop strategies after the root cause analysis through the MAE reporting system.

Evidence-Based Strategies for Safety Improvement Plan

Hogerwaard, M., Stolk, M., Dijk, L. van, Faasse, M., Kalden, N., Hoeks, S. E., Bal, R., & Horst, M. ter. (2023). Implementation of Barcode Medication Administration (BMCA) technology on infusion pumps in the operating rooms. British Medical Journal (BMJ) Open Quality, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2022-002023

The authors stated that MAEs are dangerous to patient safety, causing disability and mortality. To combat MAEs, an efficient Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) system was deployed in surgical facilities to govern the double-checking procedure. The study’s findings revealed that by employing the most recent BCMA methods, most of MAEs found have been avoided. The research highlights the importance of this upgraded BCMA technology as a tool for decreasing MAEs and improving patient safety.

Implementing current BCMA technology can help to prevent drug mistakes while safeguarding patient safety. By merging the scanning of bar codes and automation, it boosts the accuracy of the drug delivery procedure. This research emphasizes the need of using upgraded BCMA system as an essential tool for minimizing MAEs and dealing with patient safety concerns. Medical staff can successfully decrease the hazards related to drugs delivery errors and improve standard of care by utilizing this resource and maintaining high adherence to the BCMA system.

Guisado-Gil, A. B., Mejías-Trueba, M., Alfaro-Lara, E. R., Sánchez-Hidalgo, M., Ramírez-Duque, N., & Santos-Rubio, M. D. (2020). Impact of medication reconciliation on health outcomes: An overview of systematic reviews. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 16(8), 995-1002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2019.10.011

Capella 4020 Assessment 4 Improvement Plan Tool Kit

The author has highlighted the significance of Medication Reconciliation (MR). According to the authors, MR minimizes the risk of medication discrepancies. Most of the pharmaceutical discrepancies or MAEs during treatment are because of unplanned pharmaceutical variances induced by validation problems. The purpose of this review is to determine the impact of MR on the welfare of patients. The author has detailed the drug’s key components, its evaluated medical effects, and the associations between MR and patient safety.

The data show that MR effectively provides beneficial results for patients and boosts healthcare. The MR technique helps avoid unwanted drug reactions, enhance patients’ health, and promote patient satisfaction by reducing MAEs.  This study offers significant information for medical professionals, un