Abstract

Errors with prescribed medications occur when the medications are prescribed, dispensed, and administered to patients. A quality improvement project focusing on patient education during medication administration was initiated, and an evidence-based patient education approach was identified. A visual presentation, and handout, were developed applying the "SAID the MED" approach.

Author Details

Beata Dziedzic, BSN; Sabrina Laskowski, BSN -- School of Nursing, Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Medication Administration, Patient Education, Patient Safety

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Improving medication education for patients applying "SAID the MED"

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Errors with prescribed medications occur when the medications are prescribed, dispensed, and administered to patients. A quality improvement project focusing on patient education during medication administration was initiated, and an evidence-based patient education approach was identified. A visual presentation, and handout, were developed applying the "SAID the MED" approach.