Pediatric Medical Errors Part 2: Case Commentary.

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Keywords:

MEDICATION errors; PREVENTION; MEDICAL errors; PREVENTION; NURSE-physician joint practice; NURSE & physician; HEALTH care teams; PSYCHOLOGICAL debriefing

Abstract:

The article discusses about medication error prevention and its relationship to the issues of floating, nurse-physician relations, and critical incident debriefing. Floating has long been an issue of concern to nurses and nurse managers. So a float nurse must be trained to work in the area of assignment. An improved Nurse-physician collegiality and investment in the team approach will improve patient safety. An educated family member at the bedside of the child adds an extra caution alert for the nurse. Critical incident debriefing after incidents of stress allows nurses to recover and remain in the profession.

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