Regardless of whether an injury occurred or the potential for injury was present, a medication error is an unpreventable event that occurs in the process of ordering or delivering a medication.

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A medication error may or may not result in an injury or potential injury, but it is not considered an unpreventable event. Medication errors can be prevented through various measures such as double-checking orders, verifying patient information, and following proper medication administration protocols.

Regardless of Whether an Injury Occurred or the Potential for Injury