Topic – Medication Errors.
Write a 4-6 page analysis of a current problem or issue in health care, including a proposed solution and possible ethical implications.
Introduction
In your health care career, you will be confronted with many problems that demand a solution. By using research skills, you can learn what others are doing and saying about similar problems. Then, you can analyze the problem and the people and systems it affects. You can also examine potential solutions and their ramifications. This assessment allows you to practice this approach with a real-world problem.
Instructions
Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance-level descriiptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
Describe the health care problem or issue you selected for use in medication errors.
Explore your chosen topic. For this, you should use the first four steps of the Socratic Problem-Solving Approach to aid your critical thinking. This approach was introduced in Assessment 2.
Identify possible causes for the problem or issue.
Use scholarly information to describe and explain the health care problem or issue and identify possible causes for it.
Identify at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles about the topic.
You may find the How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed Articles? library guide helpful in locating appropriate references.
You may use articles you found while working on Assessment 2 or you may search the Capella library for other articles.
You may find the applicable Undergraduate Library Research Guide helpful in your search.
Review the Think Critically About Source Quality to help you complete the following:
Assess the credibility of the information sources.
Assess the relevance of the information sources.
Analyze the health care problem or issue.
Describe the setting or context for the problem or issue.
Describe why the problem or issue is important to you.
Identify groups of people affected by the problem or issue.
Provide examples that support your analysis of the problem or issue.
Discuss potential solutions for the health care problem or issue.
Describe what would be required to implement a solution.
Describe potential consequences of ignoring the problem or issue.
Provide the pros and cons for one of the solutions you are proposing.
Explain the ethical principles (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if potential solution was implemented.
Describe what would be necessary to implement the proposed solution.
Explain the ethical principles that need to be considered (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if the potential solution was implemented.
Provide examples from the literature to support the points you are making.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
Length: 4–6 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for guidance.
Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Using outside sources: Integrate information from outside sources into academic writing by appropriately quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, following APA style.
References: Integrate information from outside sources to include at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles and three in-text citations within the paper.
APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citations of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.
Organize your paper using the following structure and headings:
Title page. A separate page.
Introduction. A brief one-paragraph statement about the purpose of the paper.
Elements of the problem/issue. Identify the elements of the problem or issue or question.
Analysis. Analyze, define, and frame the problem or issue.
Considering options. Consider solutions, responses, or answers.
Solution. Choose a solution, response, or answer.
Ethical implications. Ethical implications of implementing the solution.
Implementation. Implementation of the potential solution.
Conclusion. One paragraph.
Competencies Measured:
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Apply information literacy and library research skills to obtain scholarly information in the field of health care.
Use scholarly information to describe and explain a health care problem or issue and identify possible causes for it.
Competency 2: Apply scholarly information through critical thinking to solve problems in the field of health care.
Analyze a health care problem or issue by describing the context, explaining why it is important and identifying populations affected by it.
Discuss potential solutions for a health care problem or issue and describe what would be required to implement a solution.
Competency 3: Apply ethical principles and academic standards to the study of health care.
Explain the ethical principles (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if potential solution was implemented
Competency 4: Write for a specific audience, in appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella’s writing standards.
Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Write following APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.
SCORING GUIDE
Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.
Write a 4-6 page analysis of the current healthcare issue you selected in assessment 2 (from the Assessment Topic Areas media piece) including a proposed solution and possible ethical implications. Be sure to review the Additional Requirements for this assessment 4
The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Pay attention to the action verbs in the scoring guide i.e. explain, include, analyze, discuss, describe, etc. as they require different/specific information. You are encouraged to review the DISTINGUISHED performance-level descriiptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed (scored).
Use HEADINGS to separate each criterion.
Criterion 1: Using a scholarly resource, explain the health care issue. Explain how the scholarly resource you have selected (and included as an in-text citation) helps to explain the health care issue.
Criterion 2: Analyze the health care problem/issue and be sure to provide the following information [a] the definition, [b] who is involved and [c] the causes of the problem/issue.
Criterion 3: Discuss various potential solution(s) to the health care problem/issue including the potential consequences of ignoring this health care issue.
Criterion 4: Select one of your potential solutions, and explainhow the 4 ethical principles (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) would impact the implementation of the potential solution. Include examples from scholarly resources.
Use a minimum of three scholarly academic peer-reviewedjournal articles to describe, support and explain the health care problem/issue.
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Medication errors are a significant problem in the health care industry. They are defined as any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health care professional, patient, or consumer. Medication errors can occur at any stage of the medication-use process, including prescribing, transcribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring. They can also occur due to a lack of communication among healthcare providers and patients.
The first step in addressing medication errors is to understand the causes of these errors. According to the literature, there are several possible causes of medication errors. One of the most common causes is poor communication among healthcare providers. This can occur when there is a lack of coordination among different healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. Additionally, a lack of communication between healthcare providers and patients can also contribute to medication errors. Another common cause of medication errors is poor documentation. This can occur when there is a lack of clear and accurate documentation of medication orders, or when there is a lack of consistency in the documentation of medication orders.
To further explore the issue of medication errors, three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles were reviewed. The first article, “Medication Errors: Causes and Prevention” by Michael R. Cohen, discusses the causes and prevention of medication errors. Cohen states that medication errors are a significant problem in the health care industry and that they can occur at any stage of the medication-use process. The article also discusses the importance of communication among healthcare providers and patients in preventing medication errors.
The second article, “Medication Errors: A Study of Their Causes and Prevention” by James P. Bagian and Michael R. Cohen, discusses the results of a study on the causes and prevention of medication errors. The study found that the most common causes of medication errors were poor communication among healthcare providers and poor documentation. The authors also discuss the importance of implementing systems and processes to prevent medication errors, such as computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems and medication reconciliation processes.
The third article, “Medication Error Prevention: A Review of Current Strategies” by Kaitlyn R. Lounsbury and John R. Horn, reviews current strategies for preventing medication errors. The authors discuss the importance of implementing systems and processes to prevent medication errors, such as barcode scanning systems, medication error reporting systems, and medication safety committees. They also discuss the importance of educating healthcare providers and patients on medication safety.
The credibility of these articles can be assessed by evaluating the qualifications of the authors, the publication in which the articles were published, and the methodology used in the studies. All of the authors have relevant qualifications in the field of medication errors and the articles were published in reputable journals. The methodology used in the studies is also appropriate for the research question.
The relevance of the information sources can be evaluated by assessing whether the articles are relevant to the topic of medication errors and whether they provide useful information for addressing the problem. The articles are all directly relevant to the topic of medication errors and provide valuable information on the causes and prevention of medication errors.
In terms of the setting and context of the problem, medication errors occur in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The problem is important because medication errors can lead to serious harm or even death for patients. Groups of people affected by medication errors include not only the patients, but also the healthcare providers and organizations responsible for preventing and addressing medication errors.
Potential solutions for medication errors include implementing systems and processes to prevent errors, such as CPOE systems and medication reconciliation processes, as well as educating healthcare providers and patients on medication safety. In terms of implementation, this would require a significant investment in technology and resources, as well as a change in the culture and practices of healthcare organizations. The potential consequences of ignoring the problem of medication errors include harm and death for patients, as well as legal and financial consequences for healthcare organizations.

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