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Reducing continuous intravenous medication errors in an intensive care unit.

OʼByrne N, Kozub EI, Fields W. Reducing Continuous Intravenous Medication Errors in an Intensive Care Unit. J Nurs Care Qual. 2016;31(1):13-16. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000144.

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January 22, 2016
OʼByrne N, Kozub EI, Fields W. J Nurs Care Qual. 2016;31(1):13-16.
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This commentary describes the results of a two-phase initiative intended to reduce errors related to intravenous medication administration and line reconciliation in a surgical intensive care unit. The program used various educational methods and a systematic approach based on the five rights of medication safety.

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OʼByrne N, Kozub EI, Fields W. Reducing Continuous Intravenous Medication Errors in an Intensive Care Unit. J Nurs Care Qual. 2016;31(1):13-16. doi:10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000144.