A staff nurse reports a medication error,failure to administer a medication at the scheduled time.An appropriate response of the charge nurse would be

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In a just culture the nurse is accountable for their actions and practice,but people are not punished for flawed systems.Through a strategy such as root cause analysis the reasons for errors in medication administration can be identified and strategies developed to minimize future occurrences.Requiring continued education may be an appropriate recommendation but not until data is collected about the event.Telling the patient is part of transparency and the sharing and disclosure among stakeholders,but it is generally the role of risk management staff,not the staff nurse.

A Staff Nurse Reports a Medication Error,failure to Administer a Medication