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Enhancing Patient Safety: Proven Strategies for LPNs

Jessica Ann
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It is important to stress that patient safety is the foundation of the successful operation of a healthcare institution. Such an approach is not passive; rather, it is active and involves the active prevention of patients receiving unnecessary harm. This article focuses on reviewing the measures that have been found to improve safety in healthcare organizations and presenting information that can be helpful to healthcare workers and managers, including those working as travel LPNs (licensed practical nurses).

Contents
  • Cultivate a Culture of Safety
    • Encourage Transparent Reporting
    • Foster a Learning Environment
    • Promote Teamwork
  • Enhance Communication and Collaboration
    • Facilitate Clear Information Exchange
  • Harness Technology
    • Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
    • Implement Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
    • Adopt Barcoding for Medication Administration
  • Encourage Lifelong Learning
    • Implement Checklists and Protocols
    • Follow Established Protocols
  • Final Thoughts

Cultivate a Culture of Safety

Encourage Transparent Reporting

Safety culture implies that staff should be in a position to report an error or a near-miss without the risk of being disciplined. Non Punitive reporting makes people more willing to report and can be used to determine the areas that are problematic. For instance, a hospital that implements a secure whistleblowing system could record increased incidents and then use these to identify and avoid future mistakes.

Foster a Learning Environment

It is also important to note that errors are not bad things as they present one with a learning point to work on. It is recommended that organizations should establish methods of analyzing and learning from mistakes. Another approach is routine debriefings or safety meetings, where the staff can focus on the problems and reveal the causes of incidents, which can be further improved. For example, when there is an error in a drug prescription, the debrief might identify flaws in the administration procedure and thus improve the procedures.

Promote Teamwork

Patients’ safety depends on collaboration, and thus, conducting team-building sessions and daily team meetings can improve staff cooperation. The use of structured communication tools such as daily huddles will enhance coordination and minimize the chances of making mistakes. For instance, daily huddles prior to the working shift guarantee that all the team members are informed of the patient’s condition and priorities. For travel LPNs, who may work in various settings and teams, building quick and effective communication is crucial for maintaining high standards of care.

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Enhance Communication and Collaboration

There are always standard templates such as SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) that enhance the flow of information. For instance, SBAR, when transferring patient information, guarantees that all the information is conveyed effectively, thus minimizing the probability of misunderstanding. This method can be of most use in situations when the process is fast-paced and accurate information is to be transferred.

Facilitate Clear Information Exchange

Communication is not only about the tools but also about the practices that are followed in an organization. That is why it is crucial to use standardized handoff protocols and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) for documentation to share the information about the patient as effectively as possible. For example, EHRs enable the updates of patients’ data in real time and the availability of the data, thus minimizing the likelihood of important information being missed.

Travel LPNs, who often move between different healthcare facilities, can greatly benefit from efficient EHR systems that provide consistent and updated patient information, ensuring continuity of care.

Harness Technology

Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Electronic health records are accurate and updated records of a patient’s health status, which are instrumental in decision-making processes and help avoid mistakes. For instance, EHRs can remind the care providers about possible drug interactions or contraindications to a patient, preventing adverse reactions. It also enhances the coordination of the different caregivers through the use of EHRs in clinical operations.

Implement Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)

Computerized order entry systems assist in reducing errors that are related to handwritten orders through automation. For instance, CPOE can alert problems such as wrong dosages or drug combinations before they get to the patient. This system also improves the orders placed and minimizes the chances of medication mistakes.

Adopt Barcoding for Medication Administration

Barcode technology enhances the process of giving medication by ensuring that the right patient gets the right medication. The use of bar code technology in identifying the labels of medication and patients’ wristbands minimizes cases of wrong medication being administered to a patient. For example, research established that barcoding had a positive impact on the reduction of medication errors in hospitals through enhancing the process of verification.

Encourage Lifelong Learning

Promoting education for the duration of a carer’s working career fosters the ongoing enhancement of healthcare workers. Ensuring that the staff can access online courses, certifications, and professional development is crucial since this assists them in updating their knowledge and adapting to new developments in the industry. For instance, extending tuition assistance for further education or specific certifications is an excellent way of encouraging staff to gain more knowledge in their fields. 

For travel LPNs, who often encounter varied patient cases and care settings, ongoing education and professional development are essential for maintaining a high level of competency and adaptability. Those who seek more career options might find nursing travel jobs, such as travel LPN positions, beneficial in terms of gaining new experience.

Implement Checklists and Protocols

Lists are important in making sure that all the standard procedures are checked during complicated processes. For instance, the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist is an instrument that assists surgical teams in confirming that vital actions have been accomplished in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. Checklists can also be used in other areas that are considered to be risky, such as medication administration, to enhance safety.

Follow Established Protocols

The implementation of these protocols ensures that some form of standard is followed to ensure quality in the care of patients. Such protocols should be written down in detail and updated as often as possible to include new information and recommended techniques. For instance, a procedure for hand washing might involve outlining the correct hand washing procedures and frequencies that are to be followed by all the workers to reduce the risk of infections.

Final Thoughts

Improving patient safety is a complex process that is based on the continuous engagement of healthcare stakeholders in different domains of practice. Through safety, communication, technology, and education, healthcare organizations and practitioners can greatly work towards eliminating more mistakes and enhancing the quality of care. Adhering to the laid down procedures and emphasizing on infection control adds to the safety of the patients and the healthcare workers.

Involving the patients and their families in the process of care delivery makes safety everyone’s business. Applying these strategies systematically not only minimizes risks but also helps in creating a culture of high performance and credibility in healthcare organizations. Thus, we progress toward a health care system where patient safety is the priority and quality of care is the norm for any patient treated.

Travel LPNs, who may find themselves in varied and challenging environments, can use these strategies to consistently deliver high-quality care, regardless of where they are assigned.

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Jessica Ann has written many blogs across the spectrum but specializes mainly in weight loss and dieting. With several years in the field, Jessica has been helping people get healthy and fit with the Adipex and is dedicated to providing information for those who need it.

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