Intravenous Admixture Preparation Considerations, Part 9-B: Error Prevention in Intravenous Admixture Preparation

Abstract

Intravenous admixture compounding is common practice in most hospitals throughout the world, regardless of the country in which one is practicing. Compounding intravenous medications involves risk, as there is a high potential for error due to their complexity in compounding and working in an aseptic environment, which itself poses issues for the compounder. Part 1 of this 2-part series discussed the: • Background • Types of Errors • Where Errors can Occur • Automated Parenteral Nutrition Compounding Systems • Accuracy and Strength Issues • Medication Error Prevention This Part 2 discusses: • Standardization of Compounded Sterile Preparations • Personnel Competency • Compliance issues • Sources of Error and Considerations for Prevention.