Mitigation Techniques:

• Double-checking: The most important mitigation technique is to double-check all medication orders before they are administered. This means that two people should independently check the order to make sure that it is correct.
• Using barcoding: Barcoding can also be used to help prevent medication errors. Barcodes can be used to identify medications and ensure that they are administered correctly.
• Training: Staff should be properly trained in the correct procedures for administering medication. This training should include how to double-check orders and how to use barcoding.

Risk Priority Numbers:

• Severity: I would rate the severity of failure to administer medication correctly as high. This is because the consequences of failure could be serious or even fatal.
• Likelihood of Occurrence: I would rate the likelihood of occurrence of failure to administer medication correctly as medium. This is because medication errors are not uncommon, but they are not always fatal.
• Detectability: I would rate the detectability of failure to administer medication correctly as low. This is because medication errors can be difficult to detect, especially if they are not caught immediately.

Conclusion:

Based on my analysis, I believe that my organization is not fully prepared for the process of administering medication to patients to fail. This is because the severity of the consequences of failure is high, the likelihood of occurrence is medium, and the detectability is low. I recommend that the organization implement additional mitigation techniques, such as double-checking and using barcoding, to reduce the risk of medication errors.