When a #medication #error occurs, the first priority is patient safety, followed by clear communication and documentation. Here's the correct process:
1- Assess the patient for any potential or actual harm caused by the error.
2- Inform the prescriber (to evaluate and provide any corrective treatment if needed).
3- Notify your line manager (as part of the governance and reporting protocol).
4- Document the incident clearly in the patient notes.
5- Follow up with local incident reporting systems, such as DATIX in the NHS.
1- Assess the patient for any potential or actual harm caused by the error.
2- Inform the prescriber (to evaluate and provide any corrective treatment if needed).
3- Notify your line manager (as part of the governance and reporting protocol).
4- Document the incident clearly in the patient notes.
5- Follow up with local incident reporting systems, such as DATIX in the NHS.
self-administration level (SAM Level)
🔹Level 1: Nurse Administers, Patient Involved
Who is responsible?
The nurse/registrant is fully responsible for storing and administering medication.
What does the patient do?
The patient may participate by learning about their medications, but does not physically handle or take them independently.
Purpose:
To educate and involve the patient gradually while ensuring safety.
🔹 Level 2: Patient Self-Administers with Supervision
Who is responsible?
The nurse/registrant is responsible for safe storage and supervision during administration.
What does the patient do?
The patient takes the medication themselves (e.g., from a blister pack or bottle), but only under nurse supervision.
Purpose:
To build the patient's confidence and autonomy while still ensuring safety and compliance.
🔹 Level 3: Independent Self-Administration
Who is responsible?
The patient is fully responsible for storing (in their own locked drawer or cupboard) and administering their own medication.
What does the patient do?
They store, manage, and take all medications independently without direct nurse supervision.
Purpose:
Suitable for patients who are competent, safe, and capable — especially in preparation for discharge.
📌 Important Notes:
Patients are assessed by a nurse or pharmacist before being assigned a level.
The level can change at any time if the patient's condition or capability changes.
Documentation and ongoing review are required at all levels.
#medication
🔹Level 1: Nurse Administers, Patient Involved
Who is responsible?
The nurse/registrant is fully responsible for storing and administering medication.
What does the patient do?
The patient may participate by learning about their medications, but does not physically handle or take them independently.
Purpose:
To educate and involve the patient gradually while ensuring safety.
🔹 Level 2: Patient Self-Administers with Supervision
Who is responsible?
The nurse/registrant is responsible for safe storage and supervision during administration.
What does the patient do?
The patient takes the medication themselves (e.g., from a blister pack or bottle), but only under nurse supervision.
Purpose:
To build the patient's confidence and autonomy while still ensuring safety and compliance.
🔹 Level 3: Independent Self-Administration
Who is responsible?
The patient is fully responsible for storing (in their own locked drawer or cupboard) and administering their own medication.
What does the patient do?
They store, manage, and take all medications independently without direct nurse supervision.
Purpose:
Suitable for patients who are competent, safe, and capable — especially in preparation for discharge.
📌 Important Notes:
Patients are assessed by a nurse or pharmacist before being assigned a level.
The level can change at any time if the patient's condition or capability changes.
Documentation and ongoing review are required at all levels.
#medication
Patients taking rosuvastatin (Crestor) must be taught to monitor for muscle pain or weakness due to the risk of rhabdomyolysis.
به بیمارانی که روزوواستاتین (کرستور) مصرف می کنند باید آموزش داده شود که درد یا ضعف عضلانی را به دلیل خطر رابدومیولیز کنترل کنند.
#Medication
به بیمارانی که روزوواستاتین (کرستور) مصرف می کنند باید آموزش داده شود که درد یا ضعف عضلانی را به دلیل خطر رابدومیولیز کنترل کنند.
#Medication