Reducing continuous intravenous medication errors in an intensive care unit.
OʼByrne N, Kozub EI, Fields W. Reducing Continuous Intravenous Medication Errors in an Intensive Care Unit. J Nurs Care Qual. 2016;31(1):13-16. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000144.
This commentary describes the results of a two-phase initiative intended to reduce errors related to intravenous medication administration and line reconciliation in a surgical intensive care unit. The program used various educational methods and a systematic approach based on the five rights of medication safety.