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Nurses' perceptions of medication errors in Malta.

E Petrova1

  • 1St. James Hospital, Sliema, Malta. elmi@abv.bg

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|May 14, 2010
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Maltese nurses identified illegible handwriting, tiredness, and distractions as key medication errors. Improving hospital policies and fostering a non-punitive reporting system are crucial for patient safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice
  • Patient Safety
  • Medication Management

Background:

  • Medication errors pose a significant risk to patient safety in healthcare settings.
  • Understanding healthcare professionals' perceptions is vital for developing effective error prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Maltese nurses' views on medication errors.
  • To identify contributing factors, reporting barriers, and preventive measures for medication errors.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among 43 nurses working in medical wards at a Maltese state general hospital.
  • Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires, with 38 nurses responding.

Main Results:

  • Nurses identified doctors' illegible handwriting, their own tiredness, and distractions during drug administration as primary causes of medication errors.
  • Barriers to reporting errors included the existing administration system and fear of retribution.

Conclusions:

  • Implementing hospital policies and structured drug administration protocols can reduce medication errors.
  • A non-punitive approach to error reporting and increased staffing are recommended.
  • Minimizing distractions and providing regular education on pharmacology and numeracy are essential.