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Med Error |
Any preventable event that can cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while medication is in control of healthcare professional, patient or consumer |
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Type of errors |
Ommission- something was left put needed for safety Commission- something done incorrectly ADR is not an error Sentinel event- unexpected occurrence involving death or serious harm |
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Precautions for spread of infectious agents |
Contact- caution in MRSA and VRE pts Droplet- caution B. Pertussis, flu, adenovirus, rhinovirus, N. Meningitides, group A strep(for 1st 24 hr therapy) Airborne- rubella (measles), varicella, M. Tuberculosis Catheter associated- replace peripheral catheter q2-3days. Try avoid intravascular catheters for intravenous or oral route |
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The Joint commission (TJC) |
On-site survey every 3 years |
