Nurses play a crucial role in preventing patient injury by implementing the following strategies:
- Medication Safety: Double-checking prescriptions, using barcode scanning, and educating patients about their medications can reduce the risk of errors. - Fall Prevention: Conducting fall risk assessments, ensuring a safe environment, and using assistive devices can help prevent falls. - Infection Control: Adhering to strict hygiene protocols, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and following aseptic techniques can minimize the risk of infections. - Surgical Safety: Participating in preoperative checklists and time-outs can help ensure that surgeries are performed correctly and safely. - Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Regularly repositioning patients, using pressure-relieving devices, and maintaining skin integrity are essential in preventing pressure ulcers.
