Workarounds: Developing Definitions, Measurement Strategies, and Links to Medication Errors. Inclusive Dates: 09/30/07 - 03/31/09.

摘要

First, the authors sought to develop a conceptual definition, operational definition, and measurement strategy for workarounds in the context of the medication process. Second, they documented the extent to which medication administration workarounds occurring in intensive care units can lead to medication errors.