• Sonali Sahu
• Dr Saiprasad Ray
• Mamata Jena

Abstract: Errors are an integral part of human life. Many errors originate from the natural process of cognitive and behavioral adaptations which develop the correct behavioral skills. Giving medicine is probably one of the most critical duties of nurses since the resulting errors may have unintended, serious consequences for the patient, medication errors are a major problem in nursing since most cases of medication errors are not reported by nurses it is also the main component of nursing performance and has a prominent role in patient safety . Medication errors can significantly affect patient safety and treatment costs and result in hazards for patients and their families. Medication errors are among the most common health threatening mistakes that affect patient care. Such mistakes are considered as a global problem which increases mortality rates, length of hospital stay, and related costs. Medication safety aims at the reduction of medication error rates, their earlier identification before the patient gets harmed and their timely treatment. Preventive strategies of medication errors include the standardization and the simplification of medical procedures and others. Nurses’ vigilance and adoption of precaution measures about medication errors are key factors for preventing medication errors.

Medication administration error, Medication administration safety, Nursing innovation

"Nursing Innovations: Medication Administration Errors & Safety", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no.e241-e250, October-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2110449.pdf

"Nursing Innovations: Medication Administration Errors & Safety", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 10, page no. ppe241-e250, October-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2110449.pdf