Impact of Training and Sensitization on the Management of High-Risk Medications in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Comparative Audit in a Tertiary Care Hospital in North Maharashtra

Hitesh K, Vaibhav G, Prasanna P and Swati J

Published on: 2025-02-24

Abstract

Medication errors in Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units (PICU and NICU) pose significant risks due to the complexity of dosing and the vulnerability of these populations. This study compares the outcomes of two clinical audits conducted in a tertiary care hospital in North Maharashtra, before and after the implementation of a targeted training and sensitization program for nursing staff and resident doctors. The audits focused on the management of high-risk medications (HRMs) and evaluated key parameters such as the highlighting of HRMs, dose adequacy, verification processes, and post-administration monitoring. The results demonstrate substantial improvements across all parameters following the intervention, underscoring the importance of ongoing education and protocol adherence in enhancing patient safety.