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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cancer Drug Sensitization In Vitro and In Vivo
Published on: February 6, 2015
Failure mode and effect analysis: a technique to prevent chemotherapy errors
Norma Sheridan-Leos1, Lisa Schulmeister, Steve Hartranft
1University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA. nsherida@mdanderson.org
Abstract:
Complex, multidrug chemotherapy protocols commonly are administered to patients with cancer. At every step of the chemotherapy administration process, from the point that chemotherapy is ordered to the point that it is infused and beyond, potential for error exists. FMEA, a proactive process that promotes systematic thinking about the safety of patient care, is a risk analysis technique that can be used to evaluate the process of chemotherapy administration. Error prevention is an ongoing quality improvement process that requires institutional commitment and support, and nurses play a vital role in the process.
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