Systematic evidence review of rates and burden of harm of intravenous admixture drug preparation errors in healthcare settings.
Nancy G HedlundIdal BeerTorsten Hoppe-TichyPatricia TrbovichPublished in: BMJ open (2017)
The available data suggest a need to continue to optimise the intravenous preparation process, focus on improving preparation workflow, design and implement preventive strategies, train staff on optimal admixture protocols and implement standardisation. Future research should focus on the development of consistent error subtype definitions, standardised reporting methodology and reliable, reproducible methods to track and link risk factors with the burden of harm associated with these errors.