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1 HealthStream Regulatory Script Medication Terminology: Use of Abbreviations & Symbols Release Date: December 2011 HLC non-pa Version: 603 HLC PA Version: 603 Lesson 1: Introduction Lesson 2: Risky Terms and Patient Safety Lesson 3: Recommendations
2 Lesson 1: Introduction 1001 Introduction Welcome to the introductory lesson on medication terminology. As your partner, HealthStream strives to provide its customers with excellence in regulatory learning solutions. As new guidelines are continually issued by regulatory agencies, we work to update courses, as needed, in a timely manner. Since responsibility for complying with new guidelines remains with your organization, HealthStream encourages you to routinely check all relevant regulatory agencies directly for the latest updates for clinical/organizational guidelines. If you have concerns about any aspect of the safety or quality of patient care in your organization, be aware that you may report these concerns directly to The Joint Commission. Point 1 of 4
3 1002 Course Rationale Many healthcare providers use abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols when writing orders, taking notes, and documenting care. The delivery of safe patient care can be compromised if these shortcuts are confusing or their meaning is easily misunderstood by other caregivers. This course will help you and your hospital improve communication and protect patient safety. You will learn about: The danger of using abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols Risky [glossary] drug terms to avoid Safer terms to use instead References 1, 2 Point 2 of 4
4 1003 Course Goals After completing this course, you should be able to: Identify The Joint Commission recommendations related to risky drug terms Recognize risky abbreviations and symbols Select safer terms to use in place of risky terms NO IMAGE Point 3 of 4
5 1004 Course Outline This lesson gave the course rationale and goals. Lesson 2 discusses risky terms and patient safety. Lesson 3 gives recommendations for the use of written drug terms. Lesson 1: Introduction Lesson 2: Risky Terms and Patient Safety Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols Why certain terms can be risky The most risky terms Lesson 3: Recommendations The Joint Commission standards Which terms should be prohibited Point 4 of 4
6 Lesson 2: Risky Terms and Patient Safety 2001 Introduction Welcome to the lesson on risky terms and patient safety. This lesson will discuss why certain terms can be risky and how their use compromises patient safety. Risky terms most frequently associated with drug errors and patient harm will be highlighted. Lesson 2: Risky Terms and Patient Safety Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols Why certain terms can be risky The most risky terms Point 1 of 8
7 2002 Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols Abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols are often used as shortcuts to indicate: Drug names Drug dosages Administration routes A patient s condition Many healthcare workers have used abbreviations during their entire career. As a result, they are reluctant or unwilling to change their practice. However, using some abbreviations, acronyms, or symbols can result in patient injury or even death. Let s take a closer look at why using some of these terms can be dangerous. References 1, 3, 4 Point 2 of 8
8 2003 Risky Terms: Problems (1) Abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols can be risky terms if they: Are not standardized and well-known by all caregivers in a hospital Can be easily confused with other terms Can be misinterpreted For example, in a study of pediatric note-keeping 31-63% of the abbreviations used by a healthcare provider were not understood by other caregivers. References 1, 5 Point 3 of 8
9 2004 Risky Terms: Problems (2) Confusion or misinterpretation of risky terms can lead to patient injury or death if: Medications are not given to the patient. The patient receives the wrong drug. The patient receives too much or too little of the drug. The drug is administered in the wrong way. References 1-3 Point 4 of 8
10 2005 Risky Terms: Problems (3) Let s consider a specific example: A doctor uses the term U (for unit ) when writing a drug order. A nurse reading the order might mistake the U for: 0 (zero) 4 (four) cc (cubic centimeter) This could lead to confusion. Treatment may be delayed while the nurse checks the order. Even worse, the nurse might not check the order. He or she may misread the order and give the wrong dose. This could cause serious patient injury or death. References 1, 2 Point 5 of 8
11 2006 Risky Terms and Drug Errors As many as 5% of medication errors (643,151 total) reported to a medical error reporting system were attributed to the use of abbreviations that were misinterpreted. Many of the abbreviations associated with errors were prohibited [glossary] terms. In the above study, the most common abbreviations resulting in a drug error were: QD U cc MSO4 or MS Click on each for additional information. Reference 6 CLICK TO REVEAL QD QD was used in place of once daily. Use of this abbreviation accounted for 43.1% of all errors reported to a medical error reporting system. U U was used to note units in 13.1% of reported errors. cc The abbreviation cc was used instead of ml for milliliters in 12.6% of errors. MSO4 or MS MSO4 or MS are abbreviations for morphine sulfate. Use of these symbols accounted for 9.7% of reported errors. Point 6 of 8
12 2007 Risky Terms and Drug Errors (2) Abbreviation errors can be made by physicians, nurses, and pharmacists. A review of abbreviation-related errors revealed that medical staff make the most errors, followed by nurses and pharmacists. Abbreviation errors reported to a medical error reporting system were made by: Medical staff (78.5%) Nursing staff (15.1%) Pharmacy staff (4.2%) The good news is that these errors can be prevented by avoiding the use of risky terms during communication. Reference 6 Point 7 of 8
13 2008 Summary You have completed the lesson on risky terms and patient safety. NO IMAGE Remember: On written documents, abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols can lead to drug errors. Errors can be prevented by avoiding the use of risky terms during communication. Point 8 of 8
14 Lesson 3: Recommendations 3001 Introduction Welcome to the lesson on recommendations for the use of drug terms. This lesson will review The Joint Commission standards concerning risky terms. Recommendations about how hospitals should select terms to be prohibited also will be discussed. Lesson 2: Recommendations The Joint Commission recommendations Which terms should be prohibited Point 1 of 13
15 3002 The Joint Commission Standards The Joint Commission recognizes the importance of using safe drug terms. In Standard IM ,The Joint Commission requires hospitals to: Use standardized terminology, definitions, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and dose designations Follow a list of prohibited abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and dose designations How does a hospital determine which risky terms should be prohibited? Let s take a look on the next screens. Reference 1, 7 Point 2 of 13
16 3003 Risky Terms: Prohibited List (1) To prevent drug errors resulting from the use of risky terms, hospitals should: 1. Identify the abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols that staff members use commonly 2. Review the list of common terms 3. Identify terms on the list that might be confusing 4. Place confusing terms on a risky list References 1, 7, 8 Point 3 of 13
17 3004 Risky Terms: Prohibited List (2) Hospitals may prohibit any terms from their risky list. However, all hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission must prohibit certain terms. A table of these terms appears on the following screen. Note: In the following table, terms appear in one form (upper case, with periods between letters). Be aware that any prohibited term is prohibited in all forms: Upper case Lower case With periods Without periods Reference 7 Point 4 of 13
18 3005 Risky Terms: The Joint Commission s Minimum List of Prohibited Terms (1) U This prohibited term Unit Is used to mean But could be mistaken for - 0 (zero) - 4 (four) - cc (cubic centimeter) Unit Therefore, this term should be written instead: I.U. International unit - IV (intravenous) - 10 (ten) International unit Q.D. Once a day - Q.O.D. (every other day) - Q.I.D. (four times a day) Daily Q.O.D. Every other day - Q.D. (once a day) - Q.I.D. (four times a day) Every other day MgSO 4 Magnesium sulfate MS or MSO 4 (morphine sulfate) Magnesium sulfate MS or MSO 4 Morphine sulfate MgSO 4 (magnesium sulfate) Morphine sulfate Using a trailing zero after a decimal point (e.g., 1.0 ) 1 (in the example given) Ten-fold higher dosage (e.g., 1.0 could be mistaken for 10 ) Value without a trailing zero (e.g., 1 ) Leaving out a leading zero before a decimal point (e.g.,.1 ) 0.1 (in the example given) Ten-fold higher dosage (e.g.,.1 could be mistaken for 1 ) Value with leading zero included (e.g., 0.1 ) References 1, 2, 7, 9 Point 5 of 13
19 3006 Suggested Risky Terms: Which Terms? (2) Hospitals are only required by The Joint Commission to prohibit the terms on the minimum list. However, many other terms can be risky, as well. A table of other possible terms to avoid or prohibit appears on the following screen. References 2, 7-9 Point 6 of 13
20 3007 Risky Terms: Suggested List of Prohibited Terms Ug This term Is used to mean But could be mistaken for Microgram mg (milligram), resulting in a 1000-fold overdose Therefore, this term is suggested instead: - mcg - microgram H.S. Half-strength H.S. (bedtime) Half-strength H.S. or q.h.s. Bedtime - H.S. (half-strength) - Q.H. (every hour) At bedtime T.I.W. Three times a week -T.I.D. (three times a day) - T.W. (twice weekly) - 3 times weekly - Three times weekly S.C. or S.Q. Subcutaneous - S.L. (sublingual) - Five every - Sub-Q - SubQ - Subcutaneously D/C Discharge Discontinue Discharge c.c. Cubic centimeter U (units) ml (for milliliters ) A.S. Left ear O.S. (left eye) Left ear A.D. Right ear - O.D. (right eye) - O.D. (once daily) Right ear A.U. Both ears - O.U. (both eyes) Both ears > Greater than - 7 (seven) Greater than < Less than - L (Left) Less at - 2 at L, R, Bil Left, Right, Bilateral - unknown (illegible) left or right or bilateral References 2, 8, 9 Point 7 of 13
21 3008 Risky Terms: Other Suggestions Other dangerous terms may be found at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) website. Try not to use any of the terms on the ISMP list. Reference 2 Point 8 of 13
22 3009 Risky Terms: Prohibited terms cannot be used on any type of written record. This includes: Any type of written order (handwritten or electronic) Progress notes Consultation reports Operative reports Surgical procedure lists Surgeon preference or procedure cards Specimen labeling Consent History and physical documentation Patient teaching materials/instructions NO IMAGE References 7, 8 Point 9 of 13
23 3010 Risky Terms: Exceptions Remember: A trailing zero should not be used when writing out drug dosages. NO IMAGE However, the trailing zero is acceptable for: Lab values (i.e., test results) Equipment sizes Imaging studies (i.e. reports of lesion size) Reference 7 Point 10 of 13
24 3011 Review Drag and drop terms from the word bank to complete the following chart. Terms that healthcare facilities Acceptable terms must prohibit U ml MSO 4 mg Q.D. dl Point 11 of 13
25 3012 Summary You have completed the lesson on recommendations. NO IMAGE Remember: Drug terms prohibited by your facility should not be used. The Joint Commission prohibits the use of certain risky terms including all forms of: o U o IU o QD o QOD o MS o MSO4 o MgSO4 o Trailing zero o Lack of leading zero Point 12 of 13
26 References 1. The Joint Commission. Medication errors related to potentially dangerous abbreviations. Sentinel Event Alert. Issue 23- September 1, Institute for Safe Medication Practices. ISMP s list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations. Available at: Accessed July 26, American Hospital Association, American Society of Health System Pharmacists, Hospitals & Health Networks. Medication safety issue brief. Eliminating dangerous abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols. Hosp Health Netw. 2005;79: Wick JY. How to eliminate do not use abbreviations. Consult Pharm. 2007;22: Sheppard JE, Weidner LCE, Zakai S, Fountain-Polley S, Williams J. Ambiguous abbreviations: An audit of abbreviations in paediatric note keeping. Arch Dis Child. 2008;93: Brunetti L. Abbreviations formally linked to medication errors. Healthcare Benchmarks Qual Improv. 2007;14: The Joint Commission. Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals Association of perioperative Registered Nurses. AORN Guidance Statement: Do-Not-Use abbreviations, acronyms, dosage designations, and symbols. In: Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices. Denver, CO: AORN, Inc.; The Joint Commission. Do-Not-Use List Facts. Available at: Accessed July 27, 2011.
27 Glossary # Term Definition acronym abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a series of words prohibit forbid, veto, command against risky in the context of medication terminology: a medication term that could lead to a medication error
28 ASSESSMENT 1. With regard to the use of abbreviations in medical documentation, hospitals should: a. Eliminate use of all abbreviations b. Punish employees who use any abbreviations c. Place confusing abbreviations on a "risky list" d. Educate patients on the meaning of common abbreviations Correct: Place confusing abbreviations on a risky list Rationale: Hospitals should identify commonly used abbreviations. Confusing abbreviations should then be placed on a "risky list." Use of terms on the "risky list" should be prohibited. 2. The Joint Commission REQUIRES that healthcare facilities prohibit use of the term: a. U (for units) b. ug (for microgram) c. D/C (for discharge) d. T.I.W (for three times a week) Correct: U (for units) Rationale: Under Joint Commission guidelines, use of "U" (for units) MUST be prohibited. The other terms listed here can be risky as well. 3. Instead of using the term "c.c." (for cubic centimeters), the Joint Commission recommends using the safer term: a. ml b. mcg c. milligram d. microgram Correct: ml Rationale: Instead of using the risky term "c.c.," use the safer term "ml" (for milliliters). 4. Under Joint Commission guidelines, which of the following is considered a safe term? a. U
29 b. I.U. c. Sub-Q d. Q.O.D Correct: Sub-Q Rationale: Of the terms listed, "Sub-Q" is considered acceptable. The others terms are all risky. These words should be spelled out in full. 5. Under Joint Commission guidelines, which of the following is the safest way to document, "one microgram"? a. 1 ug b. 1 mcg c. 1.0 mcg d. 1.0 microgram Correct: 1 mcg Rationale: Trailing zeroes must not be used. The term "mcg" is safer than the risky "ug." 6. Under Joint Commission guidelines, which of the following is an acceptable way to document, "one unit, taken once a day"? a. 1 U q.d. b. 1.0 U Q.D. c. 1 unit daily d. 1.0 unit daily Correct: 1 unit daily Rationale: Trailing zeroes must not be used. "Unit" must be spelled out. "Daily" must be spelled out. 7. Under Joint Commission guidelines, which of the following is an acceptable way to document, "one-tenth of a milligram? a. 0.1 mg b..1 mg. c. Either is acceptable Correct: 0.1 mg
30 Rationale: Leading zeroes must be used. 8. As many as 5% of medication errors may be caused by the use of abbreviations. a. True b. False Correct: True Rationale: This is a true statement. As many as 5% of medication errors reported to a medical error reporting system were attributed to the use of abbreviations that were misinterpreted.
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