Improving medication administration safety in the clinical environment
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Janet Tompkins McMahon, DNP, MSN, RN, ANEF
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Work interruptions during medication administration are a serious problem negatively impact patient safety. Utilizing a medication safety vest and signage during medication administration improves situation awareness, therefore reducing the potential for interruptions.
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Type | DNP Capstone Project |
Acquisition | Self-submission |
Review Type | None: Degree-based Submission |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | Other |
Research Approach | Pilot/Exploratory Study |
Keywords | Workplace Interruptions; Distractions; Situational Awareness; Medication Administration |
CINAHL Subject(s) | Drug Administration |
MESH Subject(s) | Medication Errors; Patient Safety; Awareness |
MESH Subject(s) | Medication Errors; Patient Safety; Awareness |
Grantor | Capella University |
Advisor | Schramm, Jill F.; Nogueras, Debra J.; Cepero, Jesus |
Level | DNP |
Year | 2015 |
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