Drug Error Categories Flashcards
Error, no harm; an error occurred but the medication did not reach patient
Category B
Error, no harm; an error occurred that reached the patient but did not cause harm
Category C
Error, no harm; an error occurred that resulted in the need for increases patient monitory but caused no harm
Category D
Error, harm; an error occurred that resulted in the need for treatment or intervention and causes temporary harm
Category E
Error, harm; An error occurred that resulted in initial or prolonged hospitalization and caused temporary harm
Category F
Error, harm; an error occurred that resulted in permanent patient harm
Category G
Error, harm; an error occurred that resulted in a near death event (anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest)
Category H
An error occurred resulting in death
Category I
Circumstances that have the capacity to cause error (no error)
Category A
