Table 5.
Stages of Primary Errors Associated with Preventable and Potential Adverse Drug Events
| Event | Ordering n (%) | Transcription n (%) | Dispensing n (%) | Administration n (%) | Monitoring n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preventable ADEs | 49 (35) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 15 (11) | 77 (55) |
| Intercepted potential ADEs | 88 (90) | 0 (0) | 6 (6) | 4 (4) | 0 (0) |
| Nonintercepted potential ADEs | 182 (76) | 2 (0.8) | 2 (0.8) | 49 (20) | 6 (2) |
| All above events | 319 (66) | 2 (0.4) | 8 (2) | 68 (14) | 83 (17) |
ADEs, adverse drug events