The impact of interruptions on medication errors in hospitals: an observational study of nurses. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

The impact of interruptions on medication errors in hospitals: an observational study of nurses. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Study
 
• Published May 2017

The impact of interruptions on medication errors in hospitals: an observational study of nurses.

Johnson M, Sanchez P, Langdon R, et al. J Nurs Manag. 2017;25:498-507.

Interruptions in nursing care are common and can contribute to errors. In keeping with prior research, this observational study of nurses found that interruptions in medication preparation and administration can compromise patient safety.

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