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    A new program ensures safe administration of antineoplastic medications, reducing chemotherapy errors. This initiative involved a verification form and continuous education for nurses, leading to improved patient safety.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology Nursing
    • Pharmacology
    • Patient Safety

    Background:

    • Inappropriate administration of antineoplastic agents can lead to severe adverse events and treatment failure.
    • A need exists for systematic approaches to ensure safe and effective chemotherapy delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a program aimed at ensuring the appropriate and safe administration of antineoplastic medications.
    • To establish a continuous teaching and verification process for nurses administering chemotherapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a chemotherapy verification form completed by nurses prior to administering antineoplastics.
    • Development of a continuous teaching series and provision of reference data.
    • Program organization, initiation, and evaluation by clinical pharmacist and assistant director of nursing.

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    Main Results:

    • Over 1,500 verification forms completed in two years, with high reported nurse compliance.
    • A significant reduction in chemotherapy error reports: one in 28 months post-program versus three in the 8 weeks prior.
    • Achievement of a high standard of correct antineoplastic administration without institutional errors.

    Conclusions:

    • The chemotherapy verification program effectively promotes safe and appropriate administration of antineoplastic medications.
    • The program fosters ongoing conscientious nursing practice in chemotherapy delivery.
    • Successful implementation achieved without additional departmental costs, utilizing existing resources.