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ing and open line of communication with the front line of care. Engage and empow-
er your staff to recognize and report safety concerns, and promote process
improvement. It's only
when the clinical team
works as a whole that
they can create the cul-
ture needed to optimize
patient safety.
You can
always do better
I firmly believe that the
majority of medication
errors do not result from
individual recklessness
or the actions of a partic-
ular caregiver. No, errors
are caused by faulty sys-
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syringes filled with saline solution in the ORs of Swedish Medical Center in
Englewood, Colo. Mr. Allen, who is HIV-positive, put thousands of patients at risk of
deadly infections. Yes, drug diversion is still occurring, and it can happen at your
facility if you don't take the necessary steps to keep tabs on all controlled sub-
stances. To keep medications secure, establish a policy that all staff members who
handle or stock controlled substances, pull the medications for a case or discard
leftover amounts do so under direct supervision of another staff member. Keep all
controlled substances under lock and key, whether in locked carts, cabinets or a sep-
arate storage room. Automated storage and dispensing cabinets help track the use of
high-risk drugs and record the staff who access the medications, how often they do
and for what reason. Automated storage solutions help to identify troublesome pat-
terns of medication use that might spark an investigation and keep staff accountable
for their access to your facility's drug supply.
— Daniel Cook
