Objectives: The incidence of adverse medication events with self-prepared medicines is a common problem in routine clinical practice. This study investigates the effi- cacy of a quality control circle (QCC) to decrease the incidence.
Methods: Data for June 2018 were analyzed, and the results revealed a delay rate of 63.3%. Thus, a QCC was established to decrease the rate .Through Pareto analysis, the QCC identified that “no immediate assessment by pharmacists” and “unclear labeling of self-prepared medicines” were the root causes of damage. Accordingly, the QCC formulated solutions, which were subsequently verified by the Plan–Do–Check–Action.
Results: After the implementation of the countermeasures, the incidence decreased from 63.3% to 28.6% (the target value was 37.1% ). The goal achievement was 132.4%, and progress was 54.8%. The findings showed the use of QCC works well.
Conclusion: This program can help our hospital to improve self-prepared medical reviews. It reduces the incidence of adverse medication events with self- prepared medicines and enhances pharmacists’ satisfaction. Therefore, this program is a useful strategy to improve medical management.