Implementation and Sustainability of NURS FXP4020 Assessment 4 Improvement Plan

Improvement Plan Tool Kit

The improvement plan tool kit for medication error and safe medication administration is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the necessary resources. The tool kit also provides information to implement and sustain a safety improvement initiative focused on medication administration. This report aims to develop a professional tool kit or plan to address the issue of medication errors and their adverse impact on organizational outcomes. The annotated bibliography will highlight various research studies on medication errors and provide insights into how healthcare professionals can take appropriate measures to increase patient welfare.

Stolldorf, D. P., Mixon, A. S., Auerbach, A. D., Aylor, A. R., Shabbir, H., Schnipper, J., & Kripalani, S. (2020). Implementation and sustainability of a medication reconciliation toolkit: A mixed methods evaluation. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 77(14), 1135–1143. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxaa136

This article illustrates the outcomes of a mixed-methods evaluation, emphasizing the success of the NURS FXP4020 Assessment 4 Improvement Plan Toolkit. The toolkit was designed to improve the accuracy and completeness of medication lists during care transitions. The study found that the toolkit successfully improved medication reconciliation rates and reduced discrepancies in the medication lists. Additionally, the article discusses the components that aided the successful execution and sustainability of the toolkit, including the involvement of key stakeholders, effective communication strategies, and ongoing training and support for staff.

The article provides valuable insights into designing and implementing medication reconciliation toolkits in healthcare settings. The mixed-methods approach allowed for a comprehensive evaluation of the toolkit, including quantitative and qualitative data. The article also highlights the importance of stakeholder involvement in the implementation process, which can contribute to the success and sustainability of the intervention. In particular, this article can be useful for healthcare organizations seeking to implement medication reconciliation toolkits to improve patient safety.

Ho, J., & Burger, D. (2020). Improving medication safety practice at a community hospital: A focus on bar code medication administration scanning and pain reassessment. BMJ Open Quality, 9(3). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2020-000987

Ho and Burger (2020) present a quality improvement project operated in a community hospital to improve medication safety practices using bar code medication administration scanning (BCMA) and pain reconsideration. The authors collected baseline data to identify areas for improvement, implemented interventions, including staff education and process changes, and reevaluated outcomes. The study found significant improvements in BCMA compliance and pain reassessment rates. The authors suggest that other hospitals can adapt their approach to improving medication safety practices and patient outcomes. The article provides valuable insights and practical guidance for healthcare organizations implementing and sustaining BCMA and pain reassessment initiatives to enhance medication safety practices.

Vaismoradi, M., Tella, S., A. Logan, P., Khakurel, J., & Vizcaya-Moreno, F. (2020). Nurses’ adherence to patient safety principles: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(6), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17062028

Vaismoradi et al. (2020) conducted a methodical evaluation to explore the extent of nurses’ devotion to patient care standards. The authors reviewed experimental studies published between 2010 and 2019. Based on the review results, enhancing nurses’ information about patient safety, reducing the amount of work, providing adequate equipment and electronic communication systems, promoting cooperation in task performance, providing regular feedback, and standardizing care processes can improve nurses’ adherence to patient safety principles. Creating a positive safety culture, providing adequate resources and training, and improving communication among healthcare providers could facilitate nurses’ adherence to patient safety principles.

For more details: NHS FPX4000 Assessment 1: Pledge of Academic Honesty

Afaya, A., Konlan, K. D., & Kim Do, H. (2021). Improving patient safety through identifying barriers to reporting medication administration errors among nurses: An integrative review. BMC Health Services Research, 21