How can reminders improve medication administration?
Medication administration is one of the most critical tasks in nursing, and errors can have serious consequences. Reminders can help ensure that medications are administered at the correct times and in the correct dosages. For example, EHR systems can provide alerts for upcoming medication times, and mobile apps can send notifications to nurses when it's time to administer a dose. These reminders help in adhering to the "five rights" of medication administration: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time.
