Contents

Page 1
Prevention of Medical Errors
Objectives
Page 2
Introduction to Medical Errors
Page 3
Factors that impact medical errors
 Power issues
Communication with Doctors
Communication with Patients
Other staff factors
Recognition of Error-prone situations
Studies of errors
Page 4
A Regulatory Approach
Here's a look at key areas in which the FDA is working to reduce medication errors.
Bar code label rule
Here's how it works
Drug name confusion
Page 5
Other ways to prevent medical errors
Drug Labeling
Error Tracking and Public Education
Page 6
What Consumers Can Do
Know what kind of errors occur.
Find out what drug you're taking and what it's for.
Find out how to take the drug and make sure you understand the directions.
Keep a list of all medications
If in doubt, ask, ask, ask.
Page 7
Who Tracks Medication Errors?
The Food and Drug Administration
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
U.S. Pharmacopeia
Page 8
Patient Safety Proposals
Hospital Strategies
Page 9
For More Information
Page 10
EXAM

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