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- Adriana Inocenti Miasso, Ana Elisa Bauer de Camargo Silva, Silvia Helena de Bortoli Cassiani, Cris Renata Grou, Regina Célia de Oliveira, and Flávio Trevisan Fakih.
- Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo. amiasso@eerp.usp.br
- Rev Lat Am Enferm. 2006 May 1;14(3):354-63.
AbstractThis exploratory study analyzed the medication preparation and administration process in medical-clinical units at four Brazilian hospitals located in the Southeast, Central-West and Northeast, identified problems that can contribute to the occurrence of medication errors and proposed improvement measures. Data were collected through non-participant and direct observation of nursing professionals' activities during one week. The results revealed the following main problems: the environment in Hospital B; preparation errors related to technique and anticipated medication preparation in C and D; technical, communication and patient identification mistakes in Hospital A. Suggestions to achieve greater quality and safety in patient care include the constitution of a multidisciplinary commission to evaluate the system, nursing discussion groups, environmental improvements, permanent courses and training and actual presence of a nurse during the process.
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