Study Shows Errors In Timing Of Administration Of Medication In Assisted Living Facilties
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, the likelihood of a medication error is low. The authors of the study looked at 12 long-term care facilities in 3 states. The results of the study are surprising considering that many long-term care facilities use aides who no formal training in the administration of medication. Among the studies findings are: Overall error rate of 28.2% Timing errors were the most common (70.8%). The resident did not receive the medication within an hour of the scheduled time. Wrong dosage 12.9% of the time Skipped dosage 11.1%...
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