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A process for supporting children's nurses after medication errors.

Sharon Coulson¹

¹critical care paediatric intensive care unit, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds, England.

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|January 21, 2020

Summary

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A quality improvement project enhanced nurse support after medication errors in a pediatric intensive care unit. This new process improved patient safety and was well-received by staff, becoming standard practice.

Keywords:

child health clinical critical care drug errors intensive care medicines medicines management never events patient safety patients professional

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Quality Improvement
Patient Safety
Pediatric Nursing

Background:

Medication-related incidents can occur during inpatient stays, potentially harming patients.
Effective support systems for nurses are crucial after such events.

Purpose of the Study:

To implement and evaluate a quality improvement project focused on supporting nurses post-medication incidents.
To enhance the process of managing and learning from medication errors in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

Main Methods:

A quality improvement project was developed and implemented within a PICU setting.
The project focused on establishing a robust support system for nurses involved in medication incidents.
Feedback was gathered from managers and nurses utilizing the new process.

Main Results:

The implemented support process was well-received by both managers and nurses.
The process is now embedded in routine practice within the PICU.
Staff perceive the system as fair and proportionate in addressing medication incidents.

Conclusions:

The quality improvement project successfully established a supportive framework for nurses after medication incidents.
The new process contributes to improved patient safety and staff well-being in the PICU.
The initiative demonstrates the effectiveness of a structured approach to managing medication errors.