Patient safety. Factors for and perceived consequences of nursing errors by nursing staff in home care services.
Jachan DE, Müller‐Werdan U, Lahmann NA. Patient safety. Factors for and perceived consequences of nursing errors by nursing staff in home care services. Nurs Open. 2021;8(2):755-765. doi:10.1002/nop2.678.
This survey of home care nurses in Germany identified several factors they perceived as contributing to medical errors, including workload and knowledge gaps. Findings indicate that regular error management trainings can improve hygiene and medication administration.