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Audit pinpoints i.v. drug administration pitfalls

J Hockley1, D Samuels, M Pratt

  • 1South Buckinghamshire NHS Trust.

Nursing Times
|December 20, 1995
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Auditing nurse time spent on intravenous drug administration revealed significant time savings are possible. Closer adherence to practice guidelines can improve nursing efficiency and patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Efficient allocation of nursing time is crucial for optimal patient care.
  • Intravenous drug administration is a time-intensive nursing task.
  • Current practices may not fully align with established guidelines, impacting efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit the time nurses spend administering intravenous drugs.
  • To identify areas for improved efficiency in nursing workflows.
  • To address practical and medico-legal considerations in intravenous drug administration.

Main Methods:

  • An audit was conducted at Wycombe General Hospital.
  • Time spent on intravenous drug administration by nurses was systematically recorded.

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  • Data analysis focused on identifying time-consuming elements and deviations from guidelines.

    • Main Results:

    • The audit identified specific activities contributing to the time spent on intravenous drug administration.
    • Variations in practice were observed, suggesting potential for optimization.
    • Practical and medico-legal issues encountered during the audit were documented.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant nursing time can be saved through improved adherence to established guidelines.
    • Optimizing intravenous drug administration processes can enhance nursing efficiency.
    • Addressing practical and medico-legal aspects is essential for successful implementation of time-saving measures.