Prevention of wrong route errors in a pediatric hemato-oncology ward.
Three consecutive wrong route administration errors are described in detail and the ease by which enteral preparations can be given by the wrong route is discussed. By introducing the use of purple oral liquid dispensers in our pediatric department, we hope to prevent and reduce the risk of similar medications errors in the future and to improve patients safety.
Bauters
Tiene
T
Pharmacy Department, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium. tiene.bauters@uzgent.be.
De Porre
Johan
J
Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
Janssens
Nicky
N
Pharmacy Department, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
Van de Velde
Véronique
V
Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
Verlooy
Joris
J
Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
Dhooge
Catherine
C
Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
Robays
Hugo
H
Pharmacy Department, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D005260:Female; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016522:Oncology Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents