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Medication errors and patient safety | quality improvement

Medication errors are one of the leading causes of preventable harm in healthcare—but they don't have to be. In this video, I explore the most common medication errors, their impact on patient safety, and the proven strategies healthcare professionals and patients can use to prevent them. 🏥 What You'll Learn: Understanding Medication Errors: The most common types: wrong dose, wrong medication, wrong patient, wrong route, wrong time How errors happen: communication breakdowns, look-alike/sound-alike drugs, calculation mistakes The real-world impact on patient outcomes and healthcare systems Critical Safety Strategies: The "Five Rights" of medication administration and why they matter Double-check systems and verification protocols Technology solutions: barcoding, electronic prescribing, automated dispensing Clear communication between healthcare providers and patients Documentation best practices that prevent errors For Healthcare Professionals: Creating a culture of safety, not blame Reporting systems and learning from near-misses Fatigue management and workspace design considerations High-alert medication protocols For Patients & Caregivers: Questions to ask your healthcare provider about your medications How to maintain an accurate medication list Recognizing warning signs of medication errors Speaking up when something doesn't seem right Patient safety is everyone's responsibility. Whether you're a healthcare professional or a patient, understanding medication errors can save lives.