Evidence-Based Practice Guide: IV Push Medications

Course overview

Episode 1: This episode delves into the history and prevalence of unsafe practices in IV push medication administration, highlighting factors such as lack of standardization, limited education, and poor medication labeling. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for stringent safety protocols and continuous education to mitigate risks. Additionally, it examines the development of evidence-based standards and the challenges faced in implementing these standards within nursing schools and healthcare institutions. Episode 2: This episode discusses evidence-based standards, best practices, and the role of education, regulatory bodies, and quality improvement in ensuring safe administration of IV push medications. The conversation highlights the importance of creating standards and guidelines based on patient safety and the need for implementation and buy-in from healthcare organizations. It also emphasizes the role of nurses in advocating for safe practices, the challenges they face in implementing and adhering to standards, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and trusted resources to ensure safe IV push medication administration.