Medical error lecture in hospital settings

Medical error in hospital setting

1. Medical Errors Supervised by Professor. Dr. Huda Baqer Hassan Prepared By Asmmaa Jumaa PhD Student

2. Specific objectives: Identify the correct definition of the term medical error . Identify the causes of medical errors. Identify the different types of medical errors. Identify the Prevention of medical errors.

3. Medical errors •Medical errors are made by all types of medical professionals, such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, or any health providers. •Errors may occur at any stage of the treatment process. •Every ten years of millions of patients are suffering worldwide from disabling injuries or death due to medical errors.

4. Medical errors Medical errors: are defined as the mistakes performed by health professionals that result in harm instead of benefit to the patients .

5. Causes of Medical Errors Inadequate knowledge and experiences. Poor communication between health care professional with patients. Documentation error . Workload and time pressures. Job negligence . Incorrect use of medication protocols.

6. Types of Medical Errors Medication error. Surgical error. Diagnostic error. Equipment error. Infection error. Blood transfusion error. Falls.

7. Prevention of medical error 1. Preventing Medication Errors: Ensure the five rights of medication administration (ensure the right drug, right dose, right route, right patient, and the right time). Consider using a name alert. Learn institution’s medication administration policies, and guidelines. Consider having a drug guide available at all times. Documentation everything.

8. a. Prior to induction of anesthesia two independent healthcare professionals must confirm: the patient's identity , site of surgery, confirm the type of surgery and review the consent form . b. After completion of the surgery but before leaving the operating room, the surgeon , anesthesiologist, and a nurse verbally conclude the completeness of the count of instruments and sponges, and note the clinical status of the patient . 2. Prevention of Surgical Errors:

9. 3. Prevention of Diagnostic Errors: 1. Physicians should be aware of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions and take extra precautions to seek and confirm the diagnosis. 2. Seeking second opinions. 3. Utilizing a checklist to guide decision-making.

10. 4 . Prevention of Infection According The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines include: 1. Washing hands with soap and water. 2. Changing gloves after each patient is evaluated or treated. 3. Keeping natural nails less than one-fourth of an inch long.

11. 5 . Prevention of Falls To decrease the incidence of falls: 1. Identify high-risk patients with armbands. 2. Provide safety companions to aid patients who fall risks. 3. Set bed alarms for close monitoring of at-risk patients. 4. Do frequent safety rounds on all high-risk patients.

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