Stop, Think, Act & Review to Reduce Medical Errors
Every nurse knows the gut-drop feeling: you’re mid-task, three call lights are going off, and you catch yourself wondering whether you already gave that medication — or just thought about giving it. Medication errors, wrong patient incidents, and near-misses aren’t usually the result of carelessness. They’re the result of cognitive overload in a high-interruption environment. […]
NIH Stroke Scale
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood supply to a certain part of the brain is disrupted due to a blockage or rupture in any of the brain’s arteries. Interruption in blood flow causes an interruption in the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the pertinent brain area. Early intervention plays a […]
8 Rights of Medication Administration
Medication administration is one of the crucial responsibilities that a nurse has to fulfill. A nurse should be mindful of the 8 medication rights (previously 5) while administering medication to the patient. Following the 8 rights of medication administration leads to patient safety and patient safety is a nurse’s highest priority. This article discusses the […]