Handling Medication Errors Flashcards
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A QMAP gives a resident a medication they are allergic to and the resident develops hives. What should the QMAP do FIRST?
Answer: Ensure resident safety and call for medical help immediately
When an allergic reaction occurs, the first priority is always the resident's immediate safety and getting medical help.
Which strategy is MOST effective in preventing medication errors during administration?
Answer: Performing three checks: when retrieving, preparing, and administering
The three-check system catches errors at multiple points before the medication reaches the resident.
A QMAP notices a medication order has an unusually high dose. What should they do?
Answer: Withhold and clarify with the supervising nurse or prescriber before administering
QMAPs have a duty to question orders that appear incorrect before administering.
What information should a medication error incident report include?
Answer: A factual description of what happened, when, response taken, and resident condition
Include objective, factual information without blame or speculation.
A facility implements barcode scanning for medication administration. What is the primary benefit?
Answer: Adds electronic verification catching medication and resident match errors
Barcode scanning adds a technology-based verification layer that catches errors manual checks might miss.
What is the "Swiss cheese model" as it applies to medication error prevention?
Answer: A model showing errors occur when holes in multiple safety layers align
Each safety measure is like a slice of Swiss cheese with holes. Errors reach residents only when gaps in all layers align.