Medication Errors and Florida Reporting Rules

Medical errors are a significant problem in the healthcare system. One of the most pervasive medical errors responsible for considerable patient harm is medication errors. A medication error may occur at any point from prescription, administration, and through monitoring of a drug. Medication errors may be reduced or prevented with an understanding of the root causes of medication errors, followed by the implementation of policies, procedures, or systemic changes addressing these root causes, creating a safer healthcare system for patients.