RULE OF THREE: Check the bottle label/medication three times before giving the drug. When you pick up the medication and remove it from med cabinet, while you are preparing to give it, and when you give it.
FIVE RIGHTS: Must make sure that you have: the right patient; the right drug; the right time; the right dose; the right route (oral/rectal/vaginal/injection/sublingul/bucal etc...
In addition, they should monitor for allergic reaction, choking, and effect. <<
There is also a 6th right, right documentation, that is taught in my nursing program.
The nurse's first responsibility is to ensure the safety of the patient. After that, the nurse needs to report his/error. Always follow facility policy, but more than likely, you will report the error first to the physician and second to the nurse manager/charge nurse. An incident report/documentation of the error will also need to be completed.
There are 5 safety considerations and responsibilities that a health care provider should consider:
They are the monitoring of certain factors within the nurse's scope of practice before ,during, or after the administration of the medication.
When giving medication you need to know much to give and how ofter to give it.
FDA
English Agency comparable to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the US. The Health and safety executive is responsible for setting and enforcing standards regarding work place safety and health issues.
Danish Maritime Safety Administration was created in 1973.
China Maritime Safety Administration was created in 1998.
OSHA is the abbreviation for the "Occupational Safety and Health Administration."
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is responsible for the issuance, administration and regulation of safety regulations. It was established January 1, 2000.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was created in 1970.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was created in 2000.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration should have information on their website regarding Material Safety Data Sheets. There is also a website specifically devoted to information about MSDS online.
Legislation such as the Controlled Substances Act in the United States or the Medicines Act in the United Kingdom outlines regulations related to medication administration policies and procedures. These laws govern the handling, dispensing, and administration of medications to ensure patient safety and proper protocols are followed. Healthcare facilities are required to adhere to these laws to maintain compliance and protect the well-being of patients.
In the US there is no legislation regarding health and safety in the IT environment. There is general legislation regarding health and safety in the workplace - the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and regulations that were issued under its authority.
Probably the most safety-minded groups in the U.S. government are the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).