A Quality Improvement Initiative to Enhance Paediatric Nurses' Knowledge of High-Alert Medication Administration. | Synapse
March 7, 2026
A Quality Improvement Initiative to Enhance Paediatric Nurses' Knowledge of High-Alert Medication Administration.
Key Points
The research aims to establish a knowledge foundation for paediatric nurses regarding high-alert medication (HAM) administration and identify obstacles to safety.
Conducted a quality improvement initiative focused on paediatric critical care nursing education.
Identified gaps in nurses' knowledge about high-alert medications.
Analyzed system barriers to improve medication safety.
Found significant gaps in knowledge among paediatric nurses regarding high-alert medication administration.
Identified specific system barriers that hinder safe medication practices for critical care patients.
Abstract
For paediatric critical care nurses, these findings establish a knowledge foundation and identify system barriers essential for improving paediatric HAM safety.