SAFETY & MED ERROR REDUCTION Flashcards
This Act set forth a mission to save lives, prevents injuries, and protect the health of America’s workers.
a) NIOSH
b) OBRA
c) OSHA
d) DSHEA
c) OSHA
Who has the power to issue a citation or fine for violating safety and health standards?
a) NIOSH
b) OBRA
c) OSHA
d) DSHEA
c) OSHA
What is a unique area of OSHA in health care?
Hazardous Drugs
This federal agency researches worker safety and makes recommendations based upon its findings.
NIOSH
NIOSH is run as a part of the:
a) CDC
b) TJC
c) HC
d) CSA
a) CDC
Which of the following NIOSH HD groups contains non-antineoplastic drugs?
a) Group 3
b) Group 1
c) Group 2
c) Group 2
Which of the following NIOSH HD groups contains Drugs that primary pose a reproductive risk to men and women who are actively trying to conceive and women who are breastfeeding?
a) Group 3
b) Group 1
c) Group 2
a) Group 3
Which of the following NIOSH HD groups contains antineoplastic drugs?
a) Group 3
b) Group 1
c) Group 2
b) Group 1
What is the name of the book containing a list of hazardous drugs and information of each drug?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
CSTD stands for
Closed-System Transfer Devices
Medication errors include:
a) prescribing/dispensing errors
b) administration errors
c) patient compliance issues
d) drug cost issues
a) prescribing/dispensing errors
b) administration errors
c) patient compliance issues
Which script error is caused from a pharmacy associate who doesn’t fully understand their job/responsibilities?
Inadequately trained personel
Which script error is caused from confusing abbreviations?
Improper prescribing abbreviations
Which script error is caused from confusing Cefzil and Ceftin?
Look-alike/sound-alike
Which script error is caused from messy prescriber handwriting?
Illegible scripts
Which script error is caused from labeling amoxicillin as penicillin?
Labeling errors
Which script error is caused from not being sure what was ordered?
Poor oral/written communication
Which script error is caused from drug stock being spread out across counters?
Lack of organization
Which script error is caused from personal problems?
Lapsed individual performance
Which script error is caused from horse-play?
Distraction
Which script error is caused from too many scripts to fill in too little time?
Excessive workload
Name 4 ways to reduce medication errors.
Avoid abbreviations, use bar codes, use tall man lettering, TQM
What is one way of eliminating look-alike/sound-alike drugs?
Tall Man Lettering
