What Strategies Can Be Used to Maintain Accuracy in Medication Administration?
Strategies to maintain accuracy in medication administration include:
- The Five Rights: Always follow the "five rights" of medication administration: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time. - Double-Checking: Especially for high-risk medications, have another nurse double-check the medication before administration. - Barcoded Medication Administration (BCMA): Use BCMA systems to ensure that the correct medication is given to the correct patient. - Patient Education: Educate patients about their medications to involve them in the accuracy process.
