AHRQ Patient Safety Network: Exploring safety systems for dispensing in community pharmacies: focusing on how staff relate to organizational components.

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Exploring safety systems for dispensing in community pharmacies: focusing on how staff relate to organizational components.

Harvey J, Avery AJ, Ashcroft D, Boyd M, Phipps DL, Barber N. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2014 Jul 19; [Epub ahead of print].

This qualitative study characterized safety hazards in medication dispensing in community pharmacies. The authors conclude that the major sources of risk pertained to interruptions and distractions, which were often exacerbated by production pressures.

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