Posted: February 27th, 2023
There is a one in a million chance of a person being harmed while travelling by plane. In comparison, there is a one in 300 chance of a patient being harmed while receiving health care. One estimate is a cost of nine billion dollars annually.
I work med surge/ tele unit
SOLUTION
The most frequent patient incident on a med surge/tele unit can vary depending on the patient population and other factors. Some common incidents include falls, medication errors, pressure ulcers, infections, and patient aggression. To decrease the number of incidents, nursing leaders can implement various interventions, such as: Implementing evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines to improve patient safety. Conducting regular staff education and training on patient safety, including topics like medication safety, infection control, and fall prevention. Promoting a culture of safety that encourages reporting of incidents and near-misses, and provides feedback and support for improvement Implementing technology solutions such as barcode medication administration or automated patient monitoring systems to reduce the risk of errors.
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