Medication Error Classification Flashcards
1
Q
Category A
A
No error, capacity to cause error
2
Q
Category B
A
Error that did not reach the patient
3
Q
Category C
A
Error reached patient, unlikely to cause harm
4
Q
Category D
A
Error reached patient, could necessitate monitoring or intervention
5
Q
Category E
A
Error that could have caused temporary harm
6
Q
Category F
A
Error that could have caused temporary harm requiring hospitalization
7
Q
Category G
A
Error that could result in permanent harm
8
Q
Category H
A
Error that could necessitate intervention to sustain life
9
Q
Category I
A
Error that could result in death
