Annual Clinical Competency Assessment (ACCA) Study Guide | 140 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024

What are the steps taken to avoid medication errors - ALWAYS use the 5 Required Action Items When do Medication Errors Get Reported? - Report all errors to MD and Supervisor IMMEDIATELY Incident Report is filled out within 24 hours What is the primary Concern when reporting medication errors - Patient Safety What is the secondary concern when reporting medication errors - Ensuring that SMF has adequate processes in place to prevent the same error from happening again What are the 5 Required Actions? - 1. Must have a written order from the clinician 2. Must use the 3 checks when selecting the correct medication 3. Must have the medication visually verified by a licensed person 4. Use the 6 Rights of Medication Administration 5. Use the Safety Phrase Can an LVN and RN take a verbal order? - yes- must pend order in EPIC for cosignature