Error type | HWP (no. of errors and % of total errors)a | CPOE (no. of errors and % of total errors)a |
---|---|---|
Drug prescribed on incorrect drug chart section (e.g. continuous IV infusion prescribed on 'when required' part of drug chart) | 2 (2.8%) | 1 (0.9%) |
Drug needed but not given as not prescribed properly | 3 (4.2%) | 5 (4.3%) |
Inappropriate/inadequate additional information on prescription to adequately administer the drug appropriately | 8 (11.3%) | 12 (10.3%) |
Dose/units/frequency omitted on prescription | 22 (31%) | 1 (0.9%) |
Prescription not signed or change not signed/dated | 10 (14.1%) | 39 (33.3%) |
Still wrong next day after pharmacist recommended appropriate correction that was agreed with doctor | 0 (0%) | 3 (2.6%) |
Dose error | 12 (16.9%) | 31 (26.5%) |
Wrong drug prescribed | 3 (4.2%) | 6 (5.1%) |
Incorrect route/unit | 5 (7%) | 8 (6.8%) |
Formulary not followed without reason | 3 (4.2%) | 1 (0.9%) |
Administration not in accordance with prescription | 3 (4.2%) | 3 (2.6%) |
Required drug not prescribed | 0 (0%) | 7 (6%) |
Total | 71/1036 prescriptions | 117/2429 prescriptions |