Topic 2 - Drug errors in clinical practice:

Question 1

What are the three types of drug errors?

Answer 1

Human Factors, Environmental Factors, Systems Factor

Question 2

List examples of these here:

Answer 2

o Deviation from procedures –Human Factor
o Prescription error –Human Factor
o Knowledge and mathematical skills – Human Factor
o Distractions –Environmental Factor
o High workload and stress –Environmental Factor
o Staffing and shift patterns – Systems Factor
o Poor or similar labels/packaging – Systems Factor