Nurse Practice and EHR Assignment (15%) (CC3. a,b): Students will identify and evaluate nurses’ safety measures when administering medications at a specific healthcare facility. Each student will also evaluate an EHR system’s safety measures at one healthcare facility. Students will prepare a Powerpoint to present details of the assignments in no more than 10-15 minutes. Students should follow the assignment rubric the instructor provided to complete the assignment. APA
To identify and evaluate nurses’ safety measures when administering medications at a specific healthcare facility, you can start by reviewing the policies and procedures of the facility. You can also observe how nurses administer medications and ask them about their practices to gain a better understanding of their safety measures.
Some key areas to evaluate in terms of medication safety include:
- Medication reconciliation: ensuring that the medication being administered is the correct medication and dose for the patient
- Medication administration record (MAR) accuracy: ensuring that the MAR accurately reflects the medication orders and that all doses are documented
- Labeling and storage of medications: ensuring that medications are stored properly and that labels are clear and accurate
- Administration technique: ensuring that the medication is administered correctly and that the patient receives the full dose
To evaluate an EHR system’s safety measures at a healthcare facility, you can review the system’s design and functionality and assess its impact on patient safety. Some key areas to evaluate in terms of EHR safety include:
- User interface design: ensuring that the system is easy to use and that users can easily locate and input information
- Clinical decision support: ensuring that the system provides alerts and reminders to prevent errors and improve patient outcomes
- Data accuracy and completeness: ensuring that the system captures all necessary patient data and that the data is accurate
- System downtime and backup: ensuring that the system has backup procedures in place in case of downtime or system failure
When preparing your PowerPoint presentation, be sure to clearly outline your findings and provide specific examples to support your evaluation. You should also include any recommendations you may have for improving medication safety and EHR safety at the healthcare facility.
