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T
he medication
room should
always be con-
sidered a "red zone,"
and we make that
abundantly clear at
our facility. Putting up
signage indicating the
significance of this
zone (pictured), or
having a red line on
the floor demarcating
the zone, is an effec-
tive way of eliminating the distractions
that can contribute to medication errors.
No one is allowed to speak to any individ-
ual within the zone — you may also place
a red zone around your medication dis-
pensing system — so the individual can
focus solely on the task at hand: prepar-
ing medication.
Kelly Fitzpatrick, BSN, MBA
Garden City (N.Y.) SurgiCenter
kfitzpatrick@gardencitysurgicenter.com
Reduce Medication Errors
With "Red Zone" Reminders
• BOLD REMINDER Signs remind staff not to distract those who are preparing
medications.
Garden
City
SurgiCenter