pt 5 culture of safety Flashcards
supports the concept of just culture and it encourages organization to avoid punitive approaches in reporting drug errors.
American Nurses Association (ANA)
does not hold the individual practitioners responsible for a failing system, although it does not tolerate disregard for a patient or gross misconduct.
Just Culture
it is defined as a process of identifying the most accurate list of all medications that a patient is taking a transition in care.
DRUG RECONCILIATION
is an independent not-for-profit group in the united states that administers voluntary accreditation programs for hospitals and other healthcare organizations.
THE JOINT COMMISSION
these drugs look like the desired drug but may have no active ingredient the wrong active ingredient.
COUNTERFEIT DRUGS
these are drugs that can cause significant harm to the patient.
HIGH ALERT MEDICATIONS
10 MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE PHILIPPINES ENDORSED BY DOH
akapulko
ampalaya
bawang/ garlic
bayabas/ guava
lagundi
niyog-niyogan
sambong
tsaang gubat
ulasimang bato/ pansit pansitan
yerba buena
ASTRALAGUS
used as an adjunct to boost immune system.
CHAMOMILE
for sleepness, anxiety, stomach and intestinal ailments.
CINNAMON
bronchitis, GI problems, anorexia and diabetes.
ECHINACEA
for colds, flu and infection
GARLIC
used to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and reduce heart disease.
GINGER
nausea, motion sickness and diarrhea.
GINGKO
asthma, bronchitis, fatigue and tinnitus.
GINSENG
used to boost the immune system, increase a person’s sense of well-being and increase stamina.