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Pre-Compile Responses to Adverse Drug Events

When an adverse drug event occurs, the amount of harm to the patient can sometimes be reduced through quick intervention. The staff must be able to quickly remember the steps to take, which may be difficult if they do not frequently access this information or if they are upset by the event. Compiling the steps in advance and having them available for immediate reference provides staff with a resource to guide them through the appropriate interventions.

Tips

Make sure that response information is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to any staff member who might need it.
Store response information in handheld electronic devices so that staff can bring the information directly to the patient’s bedside.
Design responses as protocols that allow nursing staff to provide immediate interventions without having to locate a physician for an order. Make sure that physicians approve the protocol.

Conduct Adverse Drug Event (ADE) Drills
Adverse drug event (ADE) drills help staff to improve their ability to recognize when an ADE occurs and to respond quickly and appropriately in order to minimize harm to the patient.
Improve Core Processes for Administering Medications
Well-designed administering processes minimize the risk of failures and errors, both of which can lead to adverse drug events (ADEs).
Provide Antidote and Recovery Strategy Information
To reduce the level of harm from an adverse drug event (ADE), provide information about antidotes and recovery strategies to staff who administer medications.
Provide Reference Materials at Point of Care
Reference materials can be very helpful to clinical staff ordering or administering medications.

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