The Importance of Barcodes
The barcode can be considered one of the great innovations of the 20th century. This automation technology allows for more detailed transaction information and, consequently, [...]
Meds administration in developing countries
We don't want to write a blog only with data from advanced countries. We have traveled to many countries; we have visited hospitals and we [...]
Patient Quality and Safety Tools
According to the Institute of Medicine, USA, patient safety is part of the discipline of Quality. In general all world talk about Quality and Patient Safety and in many cases of Quality Assurance, as a whole, involving both disciplines.
The Human Aspects of Safety
As per our education and culture we have incorporated assurances such as the following: We are the result of our dedication and effort. We are the product of our desire to be and do things. Good people get the best results and do not make mistakes. We cannot fail. We have free will and we do it our way.
HRO, how to reach Zero Error?
YES, there are organizations that work with zero error. Or at least, do not consider an option, to have a single error (although sometimes it happens). These are called High Reliability Organizations (HRO).
Administration Errors of Medicine and Financial Consequences
Currently the subject of medication error is bringing very serious disorders and expressing concerns as to the responsibility to provide a safe environment with quality in nursing care.
Recomendations to design the information to be included in the Unidosis or Unitarized Package
Defining processes and standardizing procedures is an objective to be achieved within the activities of the hospital and the hospital pharmacy. We know that a high percentage of Adverse Events comes from a communication failure.
Methodology of Changes
Implementing a change is a great effort, whether it is a personal matter, or within a group or institution.
When an Error is an Adverse Event?
Adverse Event is an Error with Damage. It is important to have a clear definition of Adverse Events (AE) because there are many variants of it in literature.
What is unit dose re-packaging and why to do it?
Unitarizing (Unit dose repackaging) is the process of preparing the drugs in ready-to-administer form to the patient. That is, without any necessary preparation to be performed in a subsequent operation. This process is normally performed in the Hospital Pharmacy, Drug Store Sector or Unitarization Center...