What does Pittwater Day Surgery do to reduce your medication risks?

 

At Pittwater Day Surgery, your safety is our top priority. We have strong systems in place to make sure all medications are prescribed and given safely.

Our staff are encouraged to report and review any medication incidents or near misses so that we can keep improving how we do things. All reports are reviewed by our Quality Coordinator and Governing Body to identify ways to make our processes even safer.

 

We follow national best practice standards set by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, including:

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• Checking and reconciling medications to make sure your records are accurate and up to date.

• Using standard medication charts so medicines are prescribed and given in a clear and consistent way.

• Double-checking high-risk medicines such as opioids and intravenous medications before they are given.

• Keeping medicines clearly labelled and stored safely, including controlled and look-alike items.

• Providing regular staff training to maintain high standards in medication safety.

• Auditing our medication processes to make sure we are meeting national safety requirements.

 

These steps help ensure you receive the right medicine, at the right dose, at the right time — every time.