An investigation of the most common interruptions during medication pass

Abstract

Nurses commonly experience high levels of interruptions over the course of their shift which can result to adverse events affecting patients. This study was conducted to identify the most common interruptions to implement changes that can decrease the interruptions during this critical time.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Juvy Montecalvo Acosta

Author Details

Juvy Montecalvo Acosta, DNP, Wound Healing Solutions, Barnegat, New Jersey, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Delta

Lead Author Affiliation

Wound Healing Solutions, Barnegat, New Jersey, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Interruptions, Medication, Medication-pass

Recommended Citation

Acosta, Juvy Montecalvo, "An investigation of the most common interruptions during medication pass" (2017). Convention. 145.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/145

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission