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Wrong-Patient Medication Errors: An Analysis of Event Reports in Pennsylvania and Strategies for Prevention 
Wrong-Patient Medication Errors: An Analysis of Event Reports in Pennsylvania and Strategies for Prevention 
While reports suggest that these errors occurred most often during administration and transcription, implementing safety strategies at all nodes of the medication-use process can help to ensure that the correct patient receives the correct medication. 

 

Spotlight on Electronic Health Record Errors: Paper or Electronic Hybrid Workflows 
Hybrid workflows — whether used in the transition from paper to electronic records or as workarounds to the electronic system — may cause a variety of errors.       
Infection Control Challenges: Pennsylvania Nursing Homes Are Making a Difference  
Through the Authority’s collaboration project and an assessment tool, Pennsylvania nursing homes successfully implemented infection control best practices and achieved decreases in infection rates. 
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Identify gaps in knowledge about opioids 
Assess readiness to care for class III obese patients 
Address wrong-site surgery prevention principles   
How you can help prevent medication errors  
Identify gaps in knowledge about opioids  Assess readiness to care for class III obese patients  Address wrong-site surgery prevention principles    How you can help prevent medication errors 
 
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