Experiences with Lean Six Sigma as improvement strategy to reduce parenteral medication administration errors and associated potential risk of harm.
van de Plas A, Slikkerveer M, Hoen S, et al. Experiences with Lean Six Sigma as improvement strategy to reduce parenteral medication administration errors and associated potential risk of harm. BMJ Qual Improv Rep. 2017;6(1). doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u215011.w5936.
This commentary describes the results of a Six Sigma improvement project to reduce risks of parenteral medication administration errors that cause harm. Strategies tested included education, drug delivery modifications, and ensuring administration instructions were available.