title: A model of chemotherapy education for novice oncology nurses that supports a culture of safety.
abstract: Chemotherapy education at a mid-sized community hospital was redesigned to help novice oncology nurses improve patient safety and their own practice by implementing error prevention techniques during chemotherapy administration. Using a proactive approach with multidisciplinary participation and open communication, a systems analysis was conducted to identify potential chemotherapy errors. Then, chemotherapy processes were devised or strengthened to avoid errors. The project required a philosophical shift from error measurement to safety promotion.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA. nsheridanleos@houston.rr.com
authors.forename: Norma
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sheridan-Leos
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017145:Models, Educational; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D016272:Occupational Health; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D015397:Program Evaluation; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support; D013597:Systems Analysis
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents