Medication Error and Patients’ Rights of Medication Administration

It is estimated that medication errors are among the top three medical malpractice allegations in the United States. Up to half of these may have been preventable and often result from flawed systems. The Patients’ Five Rights of Medication Administration provides a handy mental checklist not only for nurses looking to prevent errors but also for those reviewing medical records for standards of care. The Prevalence of Med Errors…