Safety measures for medication in nursing homes

Storli, Marit; Ingebrigtsen, Oddbjørn; Nakrem, Sigrid; Elstad, Toril Anne

doi:10.4220/sykepleienf.2016.59801en

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“…Poor communication and incomplete or lack of documentation in resident charts was understood as a barrier to resident safety (Andersson et al, 2017;Bondevik et al, 2017;Dilles et al, 2011;Singer et al, 2012;Storli et al, 2016;Thomas et al, 2012;Wagner et al, 2010;Wagner et al, 2013a). Interprofessional collaboration was particularly important in identifying residents who are at high-risk of falls and the additional need to communicate care plan changes to PSWs, RPNs and RNs (Andersson et al, 2018;Wagner et al, 2010).…”

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“…Interruptions in the LTC institution are the most common risk factors for medication error (Cramer et al, 2013;Dilles et al, 2011;Ellis et al, 2012;Mahmood et al, 2012;Storli et al, 2016). Examples of interruptions include answering telephone calls, responding to staff and residents needing assistance, and dealing with inquiries.…”

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“…One nurse estimated that residents receive up to 10 medications per day (Ellis et al, 2012). Additionally, nurses spend more time with residents who have challenging behaviors (i.e., refusing to take medication) and who have a cognitive impairment (Dilles et al, 2011;Ellis et al, 2012;Kosse et al, 2011;Mahmood et al, 2012;Storli et al, 2016;Wagner et al, 2013a).…”

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Nurses' experiences with patient safety incidents in long-term care

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<p>As the needs of the aging Canadian population continue to rise and increase the demands for resources in long-term care (LTC), emphasis on ensuring resident safety is required. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to describe nurses’ experiences with patient safety</p> <p>incidents (PSIs) involving LTC residents. This research study was underpinned by the Canadian Incident Analysis Framework (Canadian Patient Safety Institute [CPSI], 2012) and psychological safety (Edmondson, 2004). Two registered nurses and seven registered practical nurses working in LTC homes participated in the research interviews. Overall, three main categories emerged from the content analysis, including (a) commitment to resident safety, (b) workplace culture and (c) emotional reaction. Providing nurses with an opportunity to share their PSI experiences can provide management of what influences resident safety at the frontline. Study findings could inform the development of workplace learning initiatives to support PSI identification and management.</p>

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“…Many elderly patients have comorbidity and use multiple medications. This increases the risk of medication errors, side effects and unfortunate drug interactions (Storli et al, 2016). Focus on safety and proper use of medication is important to the health of elderly people, and has a bearing on their quality of life .…”

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“…Contextual factors involve workload, interruptions, poor communication, lack of support, physical working conditions, and unsafe practice norms. There is little systematic competence building in the field of practice, and according to Storli et al (2016), medication management training is not taken sufficiently seriously in the Norwegian context.…”

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Medication Safety in Municipal Health and Care Services

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Patient-Centered Communication and Counseling to Ensure Patient Safety Through Correct Use of Medicines: Experiences and Challenges

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Medication Safety in Municipal Health and Care Services

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In this chapter we discuss experiences and challenges regarding patient safety and correct use of medicines. Patient-centered communication and counseling are essential in order to achieve this. Incorrect use of medicines endangers patient safety, and can lead to medication-related problems, which again may have serious consequences for both the patient and society. Some of the most prominent pharmaceutical factors compromising patient safety are: communication challenges, language barriers, variety in health literacy, and self-care without guidance from a healthcare provider. The common theme for most barriers connected to incorrect use of medicines seems to be communication. It is therefore essential for healthcare providers to have good communication skills and be able to provide patient-centered communication and counseling of high quality. This may be the path towards optimizing use of medicines and ensuring patient safety. To improve patient-centered communication and counseling, teaching communication, as well as training courses, should be included in the curricula for healthcare providers, in addition to postgraduate training.

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Safety measures for medication in nursing homes

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Nurses' experiences with patient safety incidents in long-term care

Nurses' experiences with patient safety incidents in long-term care

Medication Safety in Municipal Health and Care Services

Patient-Centered Communication and Counseling to Ensure Patient Safety Through Correct Use of Medicines: Experiences and Challenges

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