Chapter 6 Flashcards
How can med errors be prevented
3 checks
Follow 10 rights
Where are med errors reported
Canada safe medication institute
What are the 4 types of adverse drug events
Med error
Adverse reaction
Allergic reaction
Idiosyncratic reaction
What are the 3 most common drugs involved in med errors
CNS drugs
Anticoagulants
Chemotherapeutics
What is a Salad med error
Sound alike look alike drugs
What is a Lasa med error
Look alike sound alike
What is a near miss event
Did not reach the patient, no harm
What is a no harm event
Reached the patient, no harm occurred
What is a med error
Causes harm
What is a critical incident
Serious harm
What are the 3 steps of med recon isolation
Verification
Clarification
Reconciliation
When should med reconciliation occur
Entry to facility
Transfer to facility
In or out of ICU
Discharge
