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Making An Infusion Error: The Second Victims Of Infusion Therapy-Related Medication Errors, Linda A. Treiber, Jackie H. Jones
Making An Infusion Error: The Second Victims Of Infusion Therapy-Related Medication Errors, Linda A. Treiber, Jackie H. Jones
Linda A. Treiber
Infusion therapy-related adverse events can result in distress and professional suffering for the nurse involved with the event, with long-lasting consequences. This article discusses the second victim syndrome and its impacts on nurses. Original research on 168 recent nursing graduates and their experiences with second victim syndrome after making an infusion-related error is also presented. The article concludes with strategies to help nurses cope with the aftermath of making an infusion therapy-related medication error.
More Than 1 Million Potential Second Victims: How Many Could Nursing Education Prevent?, Jackie H. Jones, Linda A. Treiber
More Than 1 Million Potential Second Victims: How Many Could Nursing Education Prevent?, Jackie H. Jones, Linda A. Treiber
Linda A. Treiber
Any error made in health care can cause the health care provider to become a second victim. There are many initiatives, tools, and instruments designed to support second victims after an error has been made. The role that nursing education can play in preventing nurses from becoming second victims has not been well explored. This paper presents a study designed to investigate perceptions of recent BSN graduates about preparation for medication administration, medication error, and their personal experience with error-making and second-victimhood.