Reducing medication errors in the clinical setting using simulation scenarios with embedded errors and distractions
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Deborah A. Eremita, PhD, School of Nursing, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA
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Nurses play a vital role in the administration of medications. Educating nursing students on proper techniques of mediation administration is essential. The use of simulation scenarios with embedded medication errors and distractions may contribute to a reduction of medication errors committed by nursing students in the clinical setting.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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Keywords | Medication Errors; Medication Safety; Simulation |
Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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