de Lemos, J., Loewen, P., Nagle, C., McKenzie, R., You, Y. D., Dabu, A., Zed, P., Ling, P., & Chan, R. (2021). Preventable adverse drug events causing hospitalisation: Identifying root causes and developing a surveillance and learning system at an urban community hospital, a cross-sectional observational study. BMJ Open Quality, 10(1), e001161. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001161
This observational study of patients, families and associated healthcare providers identified root causes of, and actions to be taken to prevent adverse drug events that lead to hospital admission. It detected that providers need to verify that patient/families understand and comprehend information provided about medication , such as how it helps them, side effects and making changes. This resource is valuable as it empowers patient to be active participants in their care by providing clear and concise medication information.
World Health Organization. (2019). 5 moments for medication safety. https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/106651/311153/WHO-HIS-SDS-2019.4-eng.pdf?sequence=1
This tool was created by the World Health Organization as part of the WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge: Medication Without Harm. It is an patient engagement tool developed to create a dialogue between health professionals and their patients/families to reduce the risk of harm associated with their medications.
Smith, J. M., & Upchurch, L. (2025). Nurses’ use of the five rights of medication administration in a comprehensive care unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, https://doi.org/10.1097/XEB.0000000000000492
This project focused on improving adherence with use of the five rights of medication administration. Once obstacles were identified, interventions were initiated and compliance to best practices improved. This resource is valuable because it encourages ongoing professional development and education on medication safety.