DRUG ADMINISTRATION: A SYSTEMIC VIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICATION ERROR PREVENTIVE ACTIONS

Abstract

The drug administration is a very frequent activity of a hospital routine in general, as well as of itsnursing team. However studies have shown the need to implement strategies to prevent or to mitigate errors foundin this pratice. To look at the medication process thru a systemic view allows to identify its weak points and todevelop procedures to assure the safety of the customers and the professionals.

Keywords

• Medication errors. Medication system
• Medication system
• hospital