During a busy day at the clinic, you administered a medication to a patient. Later, you realized that the medication was administered at a higher dose than prescribed by the provider. What is the most appropriate next step to ensure patient safety and compliance with clinic protocols?
Document the error in the patient's medical record, but avoid telling the provider to prevent personal repercussions.
Wait to see if the patient exhibits any adverse reactions before deciding to report the incident.
Advise the patient to monitor their own symptoms and report any unusual reactions if they occur.
Assess the patient for adverse effects, inform the provider, and accurately complete an incident report form according to clinic policy.
The correct step when a medication error occurs is to assess the patient's condition for any adverse effects, report the incident to the provider immediately, and follow the clinic's incident reporting protocols, including completing an incident report form. This prompt reporting ensures that appropriate action can be taken to mitigate any harm and that the error is documented for quality improvement purposes.
The incorrect options suggest actions that either delay the appropriate response, do not prioritize patient welfare or fail to adhere to standard risk management and patient safety procedures. Not reporting the error or delaying reporting does not comply with best practices in healthcare settings where patient safety and transparency are paramount.
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