Stakeholders for Care Coordination for Quality and Safety Improvement in Medication Administration

Care coordination for quality and safety improvement during medication can be achieved by adopting an interdisciplinary team approach. Nurses need to collaborate with healthcare individuals involved in the process of medication; this means having a direct link to the prescribing officer, the pharmacists, and other nurses who may handle the medications. Besides the healthcare professionals, a nurse should also collaborate with the patient and other caregivers on safety and personal responsibility. It is recommended that the nurse use a pharmacist as a leader of the medication team throughout the medication process due to their expertise in medications. Research evidence shows that pharmacist-led interventions significantly reduce medication errors and utilize healthcare resources (de Oliveira et al., 2021).

Conclusion

Medication administration errors, especially medication overdose, compromise care quality and pose a risk to patient safety. Due to their direct service to patients, nurses have a critical role in developing evidence-based solutions and care coordination for better and safer patient care. Most importantly, nurses should collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure a smooth information flow, significantly reducing medical errors.

References

Altmiller, G., & Hopkins-Pepe, L. (2019). Why Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Matters in Practice. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 50(5), 199–200. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20190416-04