Marshall School of Health Assistant-MSHA

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

Preclinical life was a great experience for us. Thanks to all of the staff that keep preparing us for tomorrow.

08/07/2026

Thanks for successfully completing the 1month preclinical.

02/07/2026

MEDICATION ERROR 💊:

Wrong Time

Giving medication too early, too late, or missing a dose.

Prevention:
Follow the prescribed schedule.
Use medication administration records and reminders.

02/07/2026

MEDICATION ERROR:

WRONG ROUTE

Administering medication by the wrong route.
Examples:
Giving an intravenous medication orally.
Administering eye drops into the ear.
Prevention:
Confirm the prescribed route before administration.

02/07/2026

WRONG MEDICATION:

Giving a medication different from the one prescribed.
Prevention:
Compare the medication label with the prescription carefully.
Read labels at least three times:
When taking the medication from storage.
Before preparing the medication.
Before administering it.

02/07/2026

Another medication 💊 Error:

WRONG DOSE

Giving more or less than the prescribed dose.

Prevention:
Calculate doses carefully.
Double-check calculations.
Use appropriate measuring devices.
Ask for assistance if uncertain.

01/07/2026

One of several
Medication Errors to Avoid:

1. Wrong Patient

Administering medication to the wrong patient.

Prevention:

Verify the patient's identity using at least two identifiers (such as name and date of birth or hospital identification number).
Confirm identity before every medication administration.

01/07/2026

Definition of Medication Error

A medication error is any preventable mistake in the medication-use process that may lead to patient harm or reduce the effectiveness of treatment.