IDENTIFICATION OF DRUG PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION ERRORS BYTHE NURSING TEAM AND THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE HOSPITAL INSTITUTION

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the errors committed by the nursing team, regarding drug preparation andadministration, and the actions taken by the hospital where the errors occurred. This quantitative and descriptive studywas developed at a hospital institution in the State of Minas Gerais. Participants were 35 professionals. Ninety-one errorswere observed. The main type was not monitoring the patient after medication, with 22% occurrences, followed byinadequate administration route with 19% cases. The most common actions taken by the institution in response to theerror was giving a warning, with 35% cases, followed by not adopting an attitude with 26% cases. In conclusion, errors arenumerous and serious, and the hospital responds with warnings, seen as a form of punishment for those who have madesuch errors.

Keywords

• Nursing
• Education
• Medication errors
• Medication systems