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Making an Infusion Error: The Second Victims of Infusion Therapy-Related Medication Errors
Journal of Infusion Nursing (2018)
  • Linda A. Treiber
  • Jackie H. Jones, Kennesaw State University
Abstract
Infusion therapy-related adverse events can result in distress and professional suffering for the nurse involved with the event, with long-lasting consequences. This article discusses the second victim syndrome and its impacts on nurses. Original research on 168 recent nursing graduates and their experiences with second victim syndrome after making an infusion-related error is also presented. The article concludes with strategies to help nurses cope with the aftermath of making an infusion therapy-related medication error.
Keywords
  • intravenous medication errors,
  • patient safety,
  • professional practice,
  • second victims
Publication Date
May 1, 2018
DOI
10.1097/NAN.0000000000000273
Citation Information
Linda A. Treiber and Jackie H. Jones. "Making an Infusion Error: The Second Victims of Infusion Therapy-Related Medication Errors" Journal of Infusion Nursing Vol. 41 Iss. 3 (2018) p. 156 - 163
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/linda_treiber/71/