Enhancing Medication Safety
Identify ONE client-focused quality or safety issue that may be pertinent to your future advanced nursing practice role.
A significant client-focused quality and safety issue in advanced nursing practice is medication safety and adherence, particularly for patients with chronic conditions who manage multiple prescriptions. Medication errors, such as incorrect dosages, missed doses, or adverse drug interactions, can lead to complications, hospital readmissions, and even life-threatening outcomes. As healthcare becomes increasingly complex, ensuring safe medication practices requires diligent oversight and effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are essential in mitigating these risks. They conduct comprehensive medication reviews, educate patients on the purpose, correct dosage, and potential side effects of each medication…
A significant client-focused quality and safety issue in advanced nursing practice is medication safety and adherence, particularly for patients with chronic conditions who manage multiple prescriptions. Medication errors, such as incorrect dosages, missed doses, or adverse drug interactions, can lead to complications, hospital readmissions, and even life-threatening outcomes. As healthcare becomes increasingly complex, ensuring safe medication practices requires diligent oversight and effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are essential in mitigating these risks. They conduct comprehensive medication reviews, educate patients on the purpose, correct dosage, and potential side effects of each medication…
A significant client-focused quality and safety issue in advanced nursing practice is medication safety and adherence, particularly for patients with chronic conditions who manage multiple prescriptions. Medication errors, such as incorrect dosages, missed doses, or adverse drug interactions, can lead to complications, hospital readmissions, and even life-threatening outcomes. As healthcare becomes increasingly complex, ensuring safe medication practices requires diligent oversight and effective communication between patients and healthcare providers. Enhancing Medication Safety
Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are essential in mitigating these risks. They conduct comprehensive medication reviews, educate patients on the purpose, correct dosage, and potential side effects of each medication…
