Journal of Transcultural Nursing Editor Marilyn “Marty” Douglas‚ DNSc‚ RN‚ FAAN Assistant Clinical Professor University of California‚ San Francisco Associate Editors Joyceen S. Boyle‚ PhD‚ RN‚ CTN‚ FAAN Professor‚ School of Nursing Medical College of Georgia Dula Pacquiao‚ EdD‚ RN‚ CTN Professor and Director‚ Transcultural Nursing Institute and Graduate Program Kean University‚ New Jersey Margaret McKenna‚ PhD‚ RN‚ MPH‚ MN CEO‚ Cultural Consultation Services Seattle‚ Washington Carmen J. Portillo
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Athanasakis‚ E. (2012). Prevention of medication errors made by nurses in clinical practice. Health Science Journal‚ 6(4)‚ 773-783. Brady‚ A.‚ Malone‚ A.‚ & Fleming‚ S. (2009). A literature review of the individual and systems factors that contribute to medication errors in nursing practice. Journal Of Nursing Management‚ 17(6)‚ 679-697. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2834.2009.00995.x Choo‚ J.‚ Hutchinson‚ A.‚ & Bucknall‚ T. (2010). Nurses ’ role in medication safety. Journal Of Nursing Management‚ 18(7)‚ 853-861.
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THE SIX RIGHTS OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION Right Drug Many drugs have similar spellings and variable concentrations. Before the administration of the medication‚ it is imperative to compare the exact spelling and concentration of the prescribed drug with the medication card or drug profile and the medication container. Regardless of the drug distribution system used‚ the drug label should be read at least three times: 1. Before removing the drug from the shelf or unit dose cart. 2
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British Food Journal Consumer behavior in the market of catering services in selected countries of Central- Eastern Europe Anna D#browska Article information: To cite this document: Anna D#browska‚ (2011)‚"Consumer behavior in the market of catering services in selected countries of Central-Eastern Europe"‚ British Food Journal‚ Vol. 113 Iss 1 pp. 96 - 108 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00070701111097367 Downloaded on: 16 June 2015‚ At: 18:38 (PT) References: this
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PREVENTING MEDICAL OVERDOSE I A medication error is a failure in the treatment process that leads to‚ or has the potential to lead to‚ harm to the patient. There is a need for accurate and proper drug administration. Around 100‚000 Americans die yearly of drug overdose. Medication errors: what they are‚ how they happen‚ and how to avoid them. II Dennis Quaid’s twins almost died after being given a dosage that should have been for an adult. a. The medication given was heparin. b. Media
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Ateneo de Zamboanga University College of Nursing NURSING SKILLS OUTPUT (NSO) Report No. 1 EAR DROPS INSTILLATION & EAR IRRIGATION I. DESCRIPTION: Ear drops instillation: Medication can be introduced into the ear to soften wax‚ relieve pain‚ or treat disease. The instillation of medication to the ear is a clean procedure‚ except when the tympanic membrane is not intact‚ in which case sterile technique is needed. Ear irrigation: Before an ear can be irrigated‚ it must be examined with
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Medication errors remain the most preventable cause of injury in healthcare today impacting and influencing all six QSEN (Quality & Safety Education for Nurses) competencies; Patient Centered Care‚ Safety‚ Evidence Based Practice‚ Quality Improvement‚ Informatics‚ Teamwork‚ Collaboration‚ and Professionalism. The effective implementation of medication reconciliation is an effective tool in reducing medication errors‚ eliminating costly mistakes‚ fostering teamwork‚ collaboration and professionalism
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example is when a staff nurse makes multiple medication errors in a short period of time. Medication errors are preventable events that may cause or lead to improper medication use or client harm while under the care of a healthcare professional (Vaismoradi‚ Griffiths‚ Turunen‚ & Jordan‚ 2016). According to Vaismoradi and colleagues‚ hospital medical errors have killed more people than HIV/AIDS‚ breast cancer‚ or motor vehicle accidents. Furthermore‚ medication adverse effects lead to 100‚000 emergency
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breach of medication administration is medication errors. This is why it is important to have a culture and environment of safety. Administration of medications is a basic activity in nursing practice. Nurses therefore must be knowledgeable about specific drugs and their administration‚ patient response‚ drug interactions‚ patient allergies‚ and related resources. Safety and prevention of medication errors are essential” (Kee 2015). A culture and environment of safety for medication administration should
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Lucy Liu is an important figure in the Asian American community. She is one of the few Asian actors who sas made it big in the film world. She has starred in a television series‚ "Ally McBeal‚" and also in movies. Her biggest impact in the film world has been the movie Charlie’s Angels‚ in which she instills strength in being a woman and also brings in elements of her Asian background. Lucy Liu has indeed broken the stereotype of Asian Americans as she is not passive or submissive. Lucy Liu has
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