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A model of chemotherapy education for novice oncology nurses that supports a culture of safety.

Sheridan-Leos N

University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA. nsheridanleos@houston.rr.com

Chemotherapy education at a mid-sized community hospital was redesigned to help novice oncology nurses improve patient safety and their own practice by implementing error prevention techniques during chemotherapy administration. Using a proactive approach with multidisciplinary participation and open communication, a systems analysis was conducted to identify potential chemotherapy errors. Then, chemotherapy processes were devised or strengthened to avoid errors. The project required a philosophical shift from error measurement to safety promotion.

Published 28 August 2007 in Clin J Oncol Nurs, 11(4): 545-51.
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