IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY BARRIERS IN THE PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS BY NURSING PROFESSIONALS

IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY BARRIERS IN THE PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS BY NURSING PROFESSIONALS

Objective: to describe the professional compliance standards regarding knowledge of safety barriers in the preparation and administration of medications. Method: a descriptive, quantitative, retrospective study conducted between January and December 2021 in a hospital in Southern Brazil, involving n...

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Published in:Cogitare enfermagem Vol. 29
Main Authors: Ana Luísa Petersen Cogo, Fernanda Rosa Indriunas Perdomini, Giovana Ely Flores, Isis Marques Severo, Marise Márcia These Brahm, Mirella de Oliveira Tatsch Dias
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Paraná 01-10-2024
Subjects:
Continuing Education
Learning
Nursing Education
Patient Safety
Simulation Training
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Summary:Objective: to describe the professional compliance standards regarding knowledge of safety barriers in the preparation and administration of medications. Method: a descriptive, quantitative, retrospective study conducted between January and December 2021 in a hospital in Southern Brazil, involving nursing professionals. The Objective Structured Clinical Examination was implemented in a simulated clinical station using a checklist that included safety barriers. Descriptive analysis was performed using absolute numbers and percentages. Results: a total of 1,682 professionals participated. The safety barriers identified were: electronic medical prescription (86.1%), patient identification wristband (80.3%), pre-filled medication labels before preparation (74.5%), and medication dilution chart (63.9%). Compliance with knowledge of safety barriers was found to be in full compliance for 73.8% of professionals, partially compliant for 19%, and non-compliant for 7.1%. Conclusion: compliance with identified safety barriers demonstrated the professionals' knowledge in care provision.
ISSN:1414-8536
2176-9133