Factors associated with delayed order-to-administration time in the emergency department: a retrospective analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Timely medication administration in the emergency department (ED) is critical for improving patient outcomes. This study aimed to identify predictors of delayed order-to-administration (OTA) time, defined as exceeding 30 min for stat medications.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted in the ED of a 1,000-bed tertiary hospital. Patients aged 20 years or older who received stat medications between June 1 and August 31, 2020, were included. Only the first stat medication order per patient was analyzed. Data on patient demographics, triage characteristics, environmental factors, prescription details, and OTA times were extracted from the hospital's electronic medical record and nursing information system. Multivariable logistic regression with backward elimin

SUBMITTER: Chen YW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12039258 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature