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Error Watch

• August 2006—Take These Steps To Avoid Neuromuscular Blocking Agent Errors  (52KB)
• June 2006—Avoid Med Errors In Radiology  (117KB)
• March 2006—Drug Name Confusion Often Leads To HIV Med Errors  (171KB)
• January 2006—Catching Medication Errors At Admission, Transfer, And Discharge  (82KB)
• August 2005—Errors With Coagulation Drugs Tend To Result In Serious Harm  (84KB)
• June 2005—How To Avoid 'Wrong Patient' Errors  (266KB)
• March 2005—Computer System Errors Often Involve Data Entry  (400KB)
• January 2005—Errors Involving PCA Pumps Often Harm Patients  (91KB)
• November 2004—Confusing Abbreviations Can Lead To Drug Errors  (88KB)
• September 2004—These Mistakes Put Young Patients At Risk  (893KB)
• June 2004—Better Communication May Reduce Med Errors in the Home  (60KB)
• April 2004—Preventing Drug Allergy Errors: Nurses Are Making A Difference  (60KB)
• December 2003—Annoyance Aside, Distractions Spell Trouble  (68KB)
• October 2003—Is Your Patient A Diabetic? Watch That Insulin Dose!  (61KB)
• August 2003—Computer Order Entry Doesn't Reduce The Need For Vigilance  (61KB)
• June 2003—A Series of Slips Led to This Drug Mix-up  (25KB)