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PATIENT SAFETY GOAL NO.7 – TO ENSURE MEDICATION

SAFETY

KPI 11: NUMBER OF MEDICATION ERRORS (“ACTUAL”)
KPI 12: NUMBER OF MEDICATION ERRORS

(“NEAR MISSES”)

INTRODUCTION
Administration of medications (oral / injection) is the main task of

nurses during serving medications. The nurses should always practice
the principles of 7R’s as to prevent medication errors.
OBJECTIVE
To ensure that all medications are given correctly according to the

principles of 7R’s.

• RIGHT PATIENT
Ensure that the Name, Identification Card number or Registration
Number are correct before giving the medication (use at least 2

identifier)
• RIGHT DRUG
Check the label, name and dose of the medication before, during,

and after dish out the drugs from the bottle.
• RIGHT DOSE
Ensure the dosage is calculated accurately, if unsure ask more

knowledgeable staff.
• RIGHT ROUTE
Ensure the medication is administered through correct route

( oral or injection )
• RIGHT TIME
Ensure the medication is served according to the right time as

prescribed.
• RIGHT DOCUMENTATION
Ensure documentation is done accurately after the administration of

medication
• RIGHT TO REFUSE
Patient has the right to refuse the medication prescribed. The nurse

must document correctly and completely if this happen.

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