Reducing Pediatric Emergency Department Prescription Errors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prescription errors are a significant cause of iatrogenic harm in the health care system. Pediatric emergency department (ED) patients are particularly vulnerable to error. We sought to decrease prescription errors in an academic pediatric ED by 20% over a 24-month period by implementing identified national best practice guidelines.

Methods

From 2017 to 2019, a multidisciplinary, fellow-driven quality improvement (QI) project was conducted using the Model for Improvement. Four key drivers were identified including simplifying the electronic order entry into prescription folders, improving knowledge of dosing by indication, increasing error feedback to prescribers, and creating awareness of common prescription pitfalls. Four interventions were subsequently implemen

SUBMITTER: Devarajan V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10680440 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature