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Implementation of targeted interventions to decrease antiretroviral-related errors in hospitalized patients.

Lindsay M Daniels¹, Ralph H Raasch, Amanda H Corbett

¹Department ofPharmacy, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA. Isdaniel@unch.unc.edu

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Targeted interventions significantly reduced antiretroviral medication errors in hospitalized human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients. These improvements included enhanced pharmacy systems and staff education, leading to fewer prescribing and administration mistakes.

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Area of Science:

* Clinical Pharmacy
* Infectious Diseases
* Patient Safety

Background:

* Hospitalized patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) frequently experience antiretroviral medication errors.
* These errors occur during admission and throughout the hospital stay, necessitating targeted interventions.
* A high frequency of errors highlights the need for improved prevention and error resolution strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

* To describe the implementation of targeted interventions to decrease antiretroviral-related errors.
* To evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in reducing medication errors in hospitalized HIV patients.

Main Methods:

* Prospective investigation at University of North Carolina Hospitals.
* Interventions included pharmacy order-entry system alerts, staff education, formulary additions, CPOE system updates, infectious diseases consultations, and clinical pharmacist reviews.
* Follow-up analysis compared error rates pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

* A significant decrease in antiretroviral medication errors was observed post-intervention.
* Preintervention: 72% of patients had at least one error; Postintervention: 15% of patients had at least one error (p < 0.001).
* Specific interventions like educational cards, system alerts, and formulary changes contributed to error reduction.

Conclusions:

* Targeted interventions effectively reduced antiretroviral medication error rates in hospitalized HIV patients.
* The study underscores the importance of a multi-faceted approach involving system changes and education.
* Continued vigilance and system improvements are crucial for optimizing patient safety in HIV care.