New Tools for Measuring and Improving Patient Safety in Canadian Hospitals

Segurança do paciente no uso de antibiótico hospitalar: uma revisão da literatura

“…Based these practices, training and continuing education can be carried out with the aim of achieving more quality in the health services provided to patients. 32,33 Article III presented a successful application of a computerized systemthe Electronic Medication Reconciliation -, in which admission orders were issued electronically, with the option to select appropriate medications. Mandatory items included strength, form of medication, dosage, route and schedule for medications, in addition to medical history of each patient and administration of their medications during and after hospitalization.…”