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Three system check
1. HCP ordering med for right purpose
2. pharmacist ensures appropriate med ordered and provided to unit
3. nurse verifies med before administration
Basic dosage calculation formula
Desired dose/H (amount on hand) x Volume
Medication errors
any preventable event or activity that can cause inappropriate medication use or patient harm; many are the result of workplace distraction
Causes of medication errors
-Human factors
-Communication
-Name confusion
-Packaging, formulations, and delivery devices
-Labeling and reference materials
10 rights of med admin
1. patient
2. med
3. dose
4. route
5. time/frequency
6. reason
7. education
8. to refuse
9. assessment
10. evaluation
(+ documentation)