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The Hidden Dangers of Medication Errors: How Nurses Can Prevent Them

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In this episode of the All One Nurse podcast, Nurse Shenell Thompkins discusses the critical importance of safe nursing practices, particularly focusing on medication administration and patient assessments. She highlights alarming statistics regarding medication errors and emphasizes the role of nurses in ensuring patient safety through proper assessments and discharge instructions. The conversation covers the ten rights of medication administration, the significance of thorough patient assessments, and the need for effective discharge planning to prevent readmissions. Throughout the episode, Shenell encourages nurses to prioritize patient safety and avoid cutting corners in their practice.

Takeaways

  • 7,000 to 9,000 people die annually due to medication errors.
  • Safe nursing practices are crucial for patient safety.
  • Medication administration requires understanding the ten rights.
  • Patient assessments are essential for safe medication administration.
  • Discharge instructions can prevent readmissions.
  • Medication reconciliation is a key part of patient safety.
  • Head-to-toe assessments provide baseline data for care.
  • Anticipating patient needs is vital for effective discharge planning.
  • Cutting corners in nursing can lead to serious consequences.
  • It's never too late to improve nursing practices.

    • As mentioned in this episode: 

    American Nurse Journal Article: Medication safety

    Nurse.org Article: What Nurses Must Know Before a Board Investigation (Maggie Ortiz & RaDonda Vaught)

    All One Nurse Weekly Meetup on Patreon

     

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