Abstract : The use of medications is a fundamental component of medical care in hospital settings [1,2]. Managing medications typically requires a collaborative and well-coordinated effort among different staff members, incorporating effective process design, implementation, and improvement principles across the entire medication usage process. This process encompasses selection, procurement, storage, ordering/prescribing, transcribing, distribution, preparation, dispensing, administration, documentation, and monitoring [2]. When a consultant prescribes a medication, it triggers a complex series of interconnected supply chain and workflow processes with the goal of delivering the medication to the patient swiftly, efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively. Any breakdown at any stage in these processes can lead to delayed, omitted, or incorrect medication therapy [3]. Issues related to medications often arise during transitions, resulting in patient harm, increased use of healthcare resources, and higher costs [4].
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Cite : Jain, K., & Khana, A. (2023). Failure Mode Effect Analysis Of Medication Management Process (1st ed., p. 52). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196830076.2023.eb.ch-13
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