Chapter 76: Medication Safety and Quality Improvement

Question 1

Error of Omission

Answer 1

Something was left out that is needed for safety

Question 2

Error of Comission

Answer 2

Something was done incorrectly

Question 3

Medication Errors Reporting Program

Answer 3

MERP
Is a confidential, voluntary, reporting program that provides expert analysis of the system causes of medication errors and provides recommendations for prevention.

Question 4

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Prospective Analysis

Answer 4

This is a proactive method used to reduce the frequency and consequences of errors

Question 5

Root Cause Analysis

Retrospective

Answer 5

This is a retrospective investigation of an even that has already occurred, which includes reviewing the sequence of events that led to the error.

Question 6

Continuous Quality Improvement

Answer 6

This is the goal for most health care settings to improve efficiency, quality, and patient satisfaction while reducing costs.

Question 7

The Joint Comission

Answer 7

Is an independent not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 20,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the U.S

Question 8

National Patient Safety Goals

Answer 8

These are set annually by TJC for different types of healthcare settings. Each goal includes “elements of performance” that must be met