Self-reported violations during medication administration in two paediatric hospitals.
Alper SJ, Holden RJ, Scanlon MC, et al. Self-reported violations during medication administration in two paediatric hospitals. BMJ Qual Saf. 2012;21(5):408-15. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2011-000007.
Pediatric nurses reported frequently violating medication administration policies, especially in emergency situations. The impact of these protocol violations on patient safety was unclear.