Nursing Guides
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. […]
Patient Safety
5, 6, 7 and 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 […]