Medication Safety
Medication errors are one of the most common causes of preventable harm in healthcare. Nurses prepare and give most medicines in hospitals and care homes, so safe medication practice is central to their role.
At Nursing Science 2027, medication safety research is presented mainly in the nursing practice and patient care session. Nurses, pharmacists and researchers share ways to prevent errors at every step, from prescribing to administration.
Key Topics in Medication Safety
- Medication administration and the "rights" of safe practice
- Medication error prevention and reporting
- High-alert medications
- Medication reconciliation at admission and discharge
- Polypharmacy and medication review
- Medication adherence and patient education
- Adverse drug events and monitoring
- Interruptions and distractions during drug rounds
- Safe use of infusion pumps
- Nurse-pharmacist collaboration
Recent Advances in Medication Safety
Barcode medication administration and electronic prescribing, discussed in EHRs and nursing informatics, are reducing wrong-patient and wrong-dose errors. Smart infusion pumps with dose limits add another layer of protection.
Older adults taking many medicines face the highest risk of harm, a key concern in geriatric nursing and elderly care. Children need weight-based dosing and extra checks, making medication safety a priority in pediatric and neonatal nursing.
Who Should Attend
- Ward and clinical nurses
- Nurse prescribers
- Clinical pharmacists
- Medication safety officers
- Care home and community nurses
- Nurse educators and researchers
Why Present Your Medication Safety Research
Nursing Science 2027 lets you share medication safety projects with an international audience. You can compare approaches with colleagues in advances in nursing practice, where nurse prescribing roles are growing fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can pharmacists submit medication safety abstracts?
Yes. Joint work by nurses and pharmacists is welcome.
Can I present a medication error analysis?
Yes, provided all patient and staff details are anonymised.
Where is Nursing Science 2027 held?
The conference is held at Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor, London, UK, from 17 to 19 May 2027.