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Med Error
Any preventable event that can cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while medication is in control of healthcare professional, patient or consumer
Type of errors
Ommission- something was left put needed for safety
Commission- something done incorrectly
ADR is not an error
Sentinel event- unexpected occurrence involving death or serious harm
Precautions for spread of infectious agents
Contact- caution in MRSA and VRE pts
Droplet- caution B. Pertussis, flu, adenovirus, rhinovirus, N. Meningitides, group A strep(for 1st 24 hr therapy)
Airborne- rubella (measles), varicella, M. Tuberculosis
Catheter associated- replace peripheral catheter q2-3days. Try avoid intravascular catheters for intravenous or oral route
The Joint commission (TJC)
On-site survey every 3 years
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