
09/15/2025
Why Medication Error Rates Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Medication error rates are often used to benchmark hospitals, but experts warn this can be misleading and may discourage reporting. At Chartwell Pennsylvania, LP, we focus on learning from errors through risk assessments, root cause analyses, and process improvements, not just counting mistakes. Building a culture of transparency and continuous improvement is key to safer medication practices and better patient outcomes.
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Medication error rates should never be used to benchmark institutional performance or patient safety at a particular hospital or health system, according to leading ...