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Pharm Terms ch7
Term | Definition |
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Medication error | any preventable event that may cause harm to pt |
Medication error index | framework of med errors into 9 categories based on extent of harm |
Category A med error | error in which no harm occurs to pt |
Category H med error | error in which pt has permanent harm |
MAR | source that should contain which meds were given or omitted |
Sentinel event | results in unexpected, serious, or fatal injury follow admin of med or lack of admin |
Polypharmacy | receiving multiple prescriptions |
Medication reconciliation | process of tracking current pt meds |
E-prescribing | prescription relation info is transmitted electronically |
Risk-management | dept that examines and minimizes the risks of med errors |