Abstract

High-alert medication (HAM) error incidence ranges from 14-28%. In this qualitative descriptive study, nurses were interviewed about HAM practices. Three themes contributed to HAM safety: Culture of Safety, Collaboration, and RN Intrinsic Factors. Clear HAM policies, decreased disruptions, enhanced technology, and HAM safety education are recommended to prevent HAM errors.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Laura C. Sessions, PhD (1); Lynne S. Nemeth, PhD, RN, FAAN (2); Teresa Kelechi, PhD, RN, FAAN (2 ); Kenneth Catchpole, PhD (3) - (1) Department of Nursing, Towson University, Towson, MD, USA; (2) College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA; (3) College of Medicine, Medical University of South carolina, Charleston, SC, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Towson University, Towson, Maryland, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

High-alert Medications, Nurses' Perceptions, Medication Safety

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Nurses' Perceptions of High-Alert Medication Safety: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Washington, DC, USA

High-alert medication (HAM) error incidence ranges from 14-28%. In this qualitative descriptive study, nurses were interviewed about HAM practices. Three themes contributed to HAM safety: Culture of Safety, Collaboration, and RN Intrinsic Factors. Clear HAM policies, decreased disruptions, enhanced technology, and HAM safety education are recommended to prevent HAM errors.