Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

What action must be taken if a pharmacy error leads to hospitalization?

1. Document and correct the error

2. Call the police

3. Ensure strategic changes are made to prevent recurrence

4. Blame the manufacturer

The correct answer is: Ensure strategic changes are made to prevent recurrence

If a pharmacy error leads to hospitalization, the first action that must be taken is to document and correct the error. This involves notifying the healthcare provider, documenting the error in the patient's records, and taking appropriate steps to prevent the error from happening again. Calling the police is not necessary unless the error was intentional or a crime was committed. Blaming the manufacturer is also not a productive action, as the responsibility ultimately falls on the pharmacy to ensure safe medication practices. Ensuring strategic changes are made is crucial in preventing future errors and protecting patient safety.