Reflective Journal: Experiences in Patient Safety and Nursing Practice
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Journal and Reflective Writing
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This reflective journal, written by a registered nurse, explores two critical incidents encountered in clinical practice, emphasizing the importance of patient safety and adherence to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. The first incident describes a near medication error, highlighting the significance of medication safety and the role of NSQHS Standard 1. The second incident involves a nurse's failure to document vital signs, leading to delayed treatment and underscoring the importance of comprehensive care and NSQHS Standard 2. Through Gibbs' reflective cycle, the author analyzes the situations, detailing feelings, evaluations, and action plans. The journal references relevant research to support the analysis, including studies on medication errors, the impact of insufficient training, and the importance of comprehensive care plans. The author concludes with a commitment to apply the lessons learned to improve nursing practice and ensure patient safety in future clinical settings.
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