Rates of medication errors and adverse drug events for hospitalized children were comparable to rates for hospitalized adults in a 2001 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, according to AHRQ.
Sign up for our FREE E-Weekly for more coverage like this sent to your inbox!
The fact sheet is intended to help parents help their children avoid medical errors. Providers can also use this resource by giving it to the parents of child patients so these parents can help ensure they make the best decisions for their children and know how to communicate with their providers to address any questions or concerns.
Download the fact sheet of “20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children.” (pdf)
Related Articles on Patient Safety Tools:
10 Common Questions and Answers About MRSA
My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene Poster
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.