Medication administration errors in hospitals—challenges and recommendations for their measurement.

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Medication administration errors in hospitals—challenges and recommendations for their measurement.

March 26, 2014

McLeod M, Barber N, Franklin BD. National Quality Measures Clearinghouse: Expert Commentaries; March 10, 2014.

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Strategies to prevent medication errors are an ongoing focus in patient safety. This expert commentary discusses challenges associated with tracking medication administration failures and recommends regular monitoring of medication delivery practices to avoid errors.

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