Volume : 08, Issue : 09, September – 2021

Title:

29.ASSESS THE ERRORS AND FACTORS RELATED TO MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION AMONG NURSES OF PAKISTAN AT JINNAH HOSPITAL LAHORE

Authors :

Fakher –unisa, Unber Naaz, Tahira Shaheen

Abstract :

Patient care is the cornerstone of nursing profession worldwide. Despite the implementation of the 6 Rights of Medication in letter and spirit (Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route, Right Documentation, Right Approach, Right Assessment, Right Information, Right Interaction ), errors do occur which though appearing inevitable can be prevented.
In this study we was find different portfolios, errors and factors associated with drug administration from nursing point of view. The healthcare systems today are a facing tough challenge related to drug administration errors. Multiple methodologies and practices are being used to improve quality of care patient safety.
The study is an attempt to assess the Errors and Factors Related to Medicine Administration Among Nurses of Pakistan at Jinnah Hospital Lahore.
Descriptive cross sectional study design was used for this purpose. The data was collected by using a structured questionnaire as a tool. Random sampling technique was used and data was collected from 100 nurses on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria from Jinnah Hospital Lahore.
The outcome of this study was help to assess the Errors and Factors Related to Medicine Administration Among Nurses Medication errors by nurses was related to medication packaging, poor communication, unclear medication orders, workload and staff rotation. To prevent medication errors, teamwork must be improved.
All healthcare settings was emphasise awareness of the culture of safety, provide support and guidance to nurses and improve communication skills.

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Fakher –unisa et al., Assess The Errors And Factors Related To Medicine Administration Among Nurses Of Pakistan At Jinnah Hospital Lahore.., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2021; 08(09).

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