Medication
Medication-related errors are common, can cause high-severity injury, and can be costly. Through analysis of our data, CRICO shares a number of resources intended to help mitigate your risk of a medication error.
Icing the Patient Safety Movement
How the Vaught case threatens patient safety.
Can medication error be criminal?
Guideline
Guidelines for Prescribing Psychiatrists
Related To: Communication, Decision Support, Documentation, General Medicine, Medication, Other Specialities
Our Case Studies
CRICO's case studies educate you on what can go wrong in clinical settings and how you can prevent similar issues.
Case Study
Policy Changed After L&D Medication Mix-up
A 30-year-old female underwent an emergency cesarean delivery after receiving incorrect medication during her labor.
Related To: Claims, Decision Support, Diagnosis, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Medication, Nursing, Obstetrics, Patient Safety Awareness
Case Study
Rare Stroke Risk not Discussed Prior to Anticoagulation Suspension
A 71 -year-old woman suffered a stroke after stopping her anticoagulant medication.
Related To: Documentation, EHR, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Informed Consent, Medication
Case Study
Post Catheterization Death after Anticoagulation not Restarted
A 65-year-old woman suffered a stroke and died after her anticoagulation medication was not restarted following a cardiac catheterization procedure.
Related To: Claims, Communication, Documentation, Medication, Other Specialities
Case Study
Inconsistent Performance and Documentation of MD Orders
A 56-year-old male admitted for repair of facial fractures suffered a fatal post-operative cardiac event.
Related To: Claims, Documentation, Medication, Nursing, Surgery, Teamwork Training