As services become busier, medication pressures rise and become difficult to manage. More complex needs, unfamiliar staff, and fast-moving environments can be challenging for staff, especially new staff to get the hang of straight away.
Thankfully, many errors are preventable with simple, consistent habits. Such as:
- A brief pause before administrating medication can reduce interruptions and improve accuracy.
- Checking labels are easy to read and seperated from similar packaging.
- A tidy medication area lowers risk during busy periods.
- Pair less confident staff with experienced colleagues and keep short refreshers on hand.
Leaders can also support safer practice by:
- Ensuring regular competency checks
- Building confidence
- Recognising and celebrating accurate, careful practice
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