News & Knowledge Risk Management Guide: Medication Management One of the most common processes performed in medical offices, hospitals, and emergency departments (ED)—the prescribing of medications—is also one of the leading causes of preventable injury to patients. Medication errors are among the most frequent allegations in medical malpractice claims, as they often result in some degree of adverse events. According to the FDA, medication errors cause at least one death every day and injure approximately 1.3 million people annually. Factors leading to patient injury and malpractice claims include: Poor drug selection, incorrect dose, and length of treatment; Failure to monitor drug side effects and monitor drug levels; Communication failures between the clinician and patient; Ambiguities in product… Are you a Curi member? The full content of this resource is available only to Curi members. Contact us if you are a member but do not have an account yet, or to learn more about becoming a Curi member. Sign in with Curi Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them. READ NEXT November 21, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management *New* Curi Risk Report: Reducing Surgical Adverse Events Malpractice claims data-informed reports for clinicians, hospitals, and senior living organizations with insights to help mitigate adverse events and malpractice claims. Read more November 21, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management | Senior Living *New* Curi Risk Report: Reducing Resident Adverse Events Malpractice claims data-informed reports for clinicians, hospitals, and senior living organizations with insights to help mitigate adverse events and malpractice claims. Read more November 21, 2024November 21, 2024Clinical Care | Hospitals/Health Systems | Risk Management *New* Curi Risk Report: Reducing Adverse Events in Radiology Malpractice claims data-informed reports for clinicians, hospitals, and senior living organizations with insights to help mitigate adverse events and malpractice claims. Read more