littlebear

Where I work we used to have one of the twisty ones as well. They have now been banned. If we need to crush tablets then it's between two spoons. Fortunately it is very rare that we have to do this where I work. Is it something that happens a lot elsewhere?

I have also been in the situation of making a drug error. It is an awful experience to go through, but i immediately informed SHO, together made a plan of treatment required, informed the patient, completed incident form and handed it personally to my manager. I kept everything to the facts. My manager was great she supported me through out and thanked me for having been honest. I actually had a collegue express surprise that i was reporting it which i found hard to believe. As it happens the patient suffered no ill effect from my error and again was greatful to know that it was being dealt with. Sometimes it is just a case of being more careful and taking more time even when in a rush. It can be a hard lesson, but make a mistake once and you will do everything not to be in that position again.

Being a psych nurse some of the abbreviations used so far are a little baffling, but i think i have worked most of them out! This issue cannot be brushed under the carpet, but i don't believe you should be soley responsible for dealing with it. If the meds being withdrawn are recorded electronically then the evidence is there for all to see. At the end of the day why on earth are the docs not just being asked to change the times. The management structure within my department is great. I appreciate it is not the same everywhere, but this is definately something that should be taken to management.