Wondmieneh, A., Alemu, W., Tadele, N., & Demis, A. (2020). Medication administration errors and contributing factors among nurses: A cross sectional study in tertiary hospitals, addis ababa, ethiopia. BMC Nursing, 19(1), 4-4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-020-0397-0                                                                                                                         This article is a cross-sectional study investigating the prevalence and factors contributing to medication administration errors among nurses in Ethiopian tertiary hospitals. The study found that lack of training, absence of medication administration guidelines, insufficient work experience, interruptions during medication administration, and hours worked are contributing factors to medication errors. This resource provides valuable insights into the root causes of medication administration errors, enabling nurses to understand the issue's complexity and implement effective strategies for error prevention. It emphasizes the importance of training, availability of guidelines, and creating a conducive work environment to minimize interruptions and improve medication safety. Nurses can use this resource in the development and implementation of safety improvement initiatives that focus on reducing medication errors. It is particularly relevant when reviewing medication administration protocols, conducting staff training, and evaluating the impact of environmental and organizational factors on patient safety. The resource is also beneficial during safety audits and for implementing evidence-based strategies to improve the quality of medication administration practices in clinical settings.

Tsegaye, D., Alem, G., Tessema, Z., & Alebachew, W. (2020). Medication administration errors and associated factors among nurses. International Journal of General Medicine, 13, 1621-1632. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S289452                                                                                                                                                                                                This article is a cross-sectional study that explores the prevalence and factors contributing to medication administration errors (MAEs) among nurses in referral hospitals in Ethiopia, noting that lack of training, absence of medication guidelines, poor communication, interruptions during medication administration, and failure to adhere to the "rights" of medication administration were the most significant factors leading to MAEs. This resource offers critical insights into the factors contributing to medication administration errors and their prevalence among nurses. By highlighting the impact of inadequate training, poor communication, and lack of guidelines, this article provides nurses with actionable steps to reduce these errors. Nurses can use this resource to understand better the common types of MAEs and the factors that exacerbate them, thus enabling them to implement safety improvement initiatives more effectively. Nurses can apply this resource when designing or participating in medication safety training programs, especially when addressing the "rights" of medication administration. 

King, R., Taylor, B., Talpur, A., Jackson, C., Manley, K., Ashby, N., Tod, A., Ryan, T., Wood, E., Senek, M., & Robertson, S. (2021). Factors that optimise the impact of continuing professional development in nursing: A rapid evidence review. Nurse Education Today, 98, 104652-104652. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104652                         This article reviews continuing education's effects on healthcare professionals' learning, development, and performance improvement. The resource emphasizes the importance of interprofessional learning and professional development, especially in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource is valuable for nurses aiming to prevent medication administration errors by enhancing their knowledge and competencies through continuing education. Continuing education helps ensure that nurses are up to date on the latest evidence-based practices, and they can apply new strategies in medication safety, thereby reducing errors and improving patient outcomes. Nurses can utilize this resource by engaging in education and training activities focused on medication administration and error prevention techniques. Nurses can reference this resource when completing required competencies or re-certification activities to maintain current skills. This resource holds significant value in reducing patient safety risks by emphasizing the importance of continuing education in maintaining a high standard of care. By ensuring that nurses engage in relevant, practical educational activities, healthcare organizations can foster a culture of continuous improvement, leading to better medication management practices and fewer errors.