scholarly journals COMO CALCULAR O CUSTO DE TECNOLOGIAS QUE PREVINEM OS ERROS DE MEDICAÇÃO

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Renata Prado BERETA-VILELA ◽  
Marli de Carvalho JERICÓ
Keyword(s):  
Medication Error ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Health Economy ◽  
Error Prevention ◽  
Cost Analyses ◽  
Prevent Medication Error ◽  
Cost And Cost Analyses ◽  
Hospital Institution ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Medication Error Prevention

Objetivo: Relatar a experiência de desenvolvimento de uma metodologia para o cálculo do custo de tecnologias que previnem o erro de medicação em uma instituição hospitalar. Método: Estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência, que descreve uma metodologia desenvolvida para o cálculo do custo de tecnologias que previnem o erro de medicação em instituição hospitalar. Resultados: As tecnologias foram classificadas em leve, leve-dura e dura. Para o cálculo do custo, foi aplicado método de custeio direto, utilizando as variáveis de mão de obra e materiais e/ou equipamentos utilizados para o uso dessas tecnologias. Após cálculo de cada variável individualmente, estas foram somadas obtendo-se os custos das tecnologias preventivas. Conclusões: O conhecimento do método de cálculo desse custo proporciona uma visão real do investimento, auxiliando a tomada de decisão do gestor, e incentivo à prevenção do erro de medicação. HOW TO CALCULATE TECHNOLOGY COST TO PREVENT MEDICATION ERROS ABSTRACT Purpose: To report the experience in the development of a methodology in order to calculate the cost of technology that prevents medication error in a hospital institution. Method: Descriptive study, a case report format, describing a methodology developed to calculate the cost of technology in order to prevent medication error in a hospital institution. Results: Technologies were classified as soft, soft-hard and hard. Direct costing method was applied with a view to calculate the cost by using labor variables and/or equipment for the use of those technologies. Thereafter the calculation of each variable, they were summed and it was possible to obtain the cost of preventive technologies. Conclusion: Awareness about calculation method provides a real overview of the investment; it benefits the manager’s decision taking and encourages the medication error prevention. Descriptors: Patient’s safety. Medication erros. Cost and cost analyses. Investiments in health. Economy and Nursing.

Verifying Medication Orders in the Older Population: Are We Using Enough Caution?

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 182-186
Author(s):  
Ali Scrimenti ◽  
Luke A. Probst ◽  
Christopher D. Miller ◽  
Kelly R. Ulen ◽  
John Noviasky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Medication Error ◽  
Drug Information ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Error Prevention ◽  
Attitudinal Differences ◽  
Medication Error Prevention

OBJECTIVE: To test the common hypothesis that pharmacists may use more caution and resources when processing pediatric versus geriatric medication orders in the hospital setting.<br/> DESIGN: A 26-item electronic survey was distributed to a sample of participating academic medical-center pharmacy directors with the request to disseminate it to staff pharmacists. The survey was resent at two-week intervals on two occasions.<br/> MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): To identify if pharmacists take more caution when processing geriatric or pediatric medication orders, to characterize the frequency pharmacists use drug information resources when processing these orders, and to assess the level of importance pharmacists place on guidelines for medication error prevention when processing medication orders.<br/> RESULTS: A total of 173 out of 271 pharmacists completed the survey, resulting in a high final completion rate of 63.8%. Most were clinical, residencytrained pharmacists. A majority of respondents stated that they take more caution when verifying pediatric medication orders than they do for orders for older people (125 out of 172, or 72.7%). Pharmacists report they were 4.2 times more likely to refer to a drug information resource for ≥ 50% of pediatric orders versus geriatric orders (pediatric: 118 out of 171, or 69.0% vs. geriatric: 59 out of 172, or 34.3%; P < 0.001, or 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.156 [2.647-6.524]). Finally, pharmacists familiar with the guidelines for medication error prevention were 2.3 times more likely to state the pediatric guidelines were very important (pediatric: 51/171, or 29.8% vs. geriatric: 27/172, or 15.7%; P = 0.002, or 95% CI 2.28 [1.35-3.86]).<br/> CONCLUSION: This survey reveals evidence for attitudinal differences in work practices for pharmacists working with medication orders relating to different age groups. Given the challenges involved in drug treatment for the older patient population, a similar level of caution, preparedness to refer to drug information, and to use guidelines should apply for both pediatric medication orders and those for older people, in order to provide safe and comprehensive care.

The VHA New England Medication Error Prevention Initiative as a Model for Long-Term Improvement Collaboratives

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy S. Lesar ◽  
Ernest R. Anderson ◽  
John Fields ◽  
Deborah Saine ◽  
Jill Gregoire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New England ◽  
Medication Error ◽  
Error Prevention ◽  
Medication Error Prevention
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