Question

Kelly Anderson, 15 years old, is being seen for back pain. She strained muscles while playing volleyball at school. Her chart notes that she has an allergy to ibuprofen. The provider has seen her and left a prescription and an order for medication. You, the MA, prepare and administer Advil 600 mg, per the order. Within a few minutes, Kelly begins to complain of itching all over. When you go back to check the chart, you notice that both the chart and the prescription are for Kevin Anderson, another patient being seen across the hall. 1. What has occurred? 2. Describe how you will handle this situation. 3.Make a charting entry that outlines the incident and the steps taken.

Answer 1

1. An error has occurred where the medication intended for Kevin Anderson was administered to Kelly Anderson due to a mix-up in patient information.

2. To handle this situation:
- Immediately inform the provider or a supervisor about the error.
- Assess Kelly's condition, including vital signs, to ensure her well-being.
- Administer any necessary treatment for the allergic reaction, such as antihistamines, as directed by the provider.
- Document the incident thoroughly, including what happened, actions taken, and any observed effects on the patient.
- Report the incident to the appropriate channels within the healthcare facility.

3. Charting entry:
- Date and time of the incident.
- Detailed description of the error, specifying the medication administered, the intended patient (Kevin Anderson), and the actual patient (Kelly Anderson).
- Actions taken, including notifying the provider, assessing the patient, administering any necessary treatment, and reporting the incident.
- Any observed effects on the patient, such as itching or other allergic reactions.
- Sign and date the entry.

Note: It's crucial to follow institutional protocols and guidelines for reporting and addressing medication errors.