Ohio Medication Mistake Lawyer

Negligence in Medication Administration

Medication errors often result from negligence. Common examples include:

• Dose omission or underdose: Failing to give the prescribed dose or administering less than required.
• Overdose or multiple doses: Giving more than the prescribed amount or administering extra doses.
• Expired medications: Using medications past their expiration date, which can be ineffective or harmful.
• Incorrect product or dosage: Administering the wrong medication, incorrect strength, or incorrect dose.
• Timing errors: Administering medication at the wrong time, rate, or duration.
• Technique errors: Using incorrect methods to administer medication.
• Patient documentation errors: Mistakes in recording patient medication details.

Medication Malpractice by Nursing Staff

Medication malpractice occurs when nursing staff fails to follow proper procedures. Examples include:

• Ignoring medication orders: Disregarding the doctor’s instructions.
• Borrowing medications: Using medication intended for another patient.
• Improperly altering medications: Crushing or slicing medications that should not be split.
• Incorrect food or fluid pairing: Giving medications with the wrong type of food or fluids.
• Improper use of medical devices: Incorrectly using inhalers or administering eye drops.
• Medication diversion: Redirecting medications away from the patient for other uses.