A systems Approach A + B Flashcards
What is a hazard?
has the potential to cause harm
What is risk?
likelihood of the harm being realised
Where do we see reduced levels of plasma protein?
gender
pregnancy
other medications being taken at the same time
Difference between safety I and II?
safety I- preventing things from going wrong. Views safety as the absence of bad things happening.
safety II- ensuring that things go right. Ability to succeed under varying conditions.
Factors and interactions affecting medication safety?
considers the people, tasks they do, the equipment they use, environmental and organisational factors
What are person factors affecting medication safety?
compliance
weight
age
kidney/ liver function
literacy
motivation
capabilities
social class
polymorphic variation in enzymes that metabolise drugs
Tool and technology factors affecting medication safety?
formulation of drug
routes of administration
equipment to administer
LABELLING AND PACKAGING
THE NAMES
user interface if electronic medicines management systems
safety alerts
What task factors affect medication safety?
diagnosing
prescribing
dispensing
administering
storage
procuring
monitoring/ counseling
working with patient
What environmental factors affect medication safety?
policy
legislation
safety alerts
cost
availability
procurement
visibility in the supply chain
‘falsified’ medicines, failure of cold chain
temperature, humidity, lighting
‘healthy’ environments
Organisational factors affecting medication safety?
leadership
management
culture
values
teamwork
communication
