Date of Conferral
8-11-2026
Date of Award
August 2026
Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
School
Nursing
Advisor
Melanie Braswell
Abstract
Medication errors have been a significant problem, primarily due to a lack of continuous monitoring and inadequate training for personnel involved in managing or administering medications in non-healthcare settings. These errors often go undetected or unreported. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was a staff education project to improve staff knowledge of accurate medication administration of medication in a group home. The practice-focused question was: Will a staff education program on the accurate administration of medication improve certified medication technicians’ (CMTs) knowledge about the association between the medication administration process and medication error? The purpose of this DNP staff education project was to improve CMTs’ knowledge of accurate medication administration, addressing the six rights of medication administration, in a group home. A total of 15 CMTs signed up for the educational session, during which they participated in PowerPoint presentations, in-person discussions, and question-and-answer rounds. For analytical purposes, the pre- and posttest questionnaires were analyzed to obtain average scores for each CMT. I used Microsoft Excel to compare averages and conduct a paired-samples t test to assess the statistical significance of the findings. The mean knowledge score increased by 1.47 points after the educational session, highlighting the importance of sessions focused on administering medication using the six rights of medication administration. Products included educational materials, such as handouts, PowerPoint presentations, and pre- and post-test questionnaires. The findings support the implication that frequent training and education are key to quality improvement in an organization.
Recommended Citation
Pudasaini, Deepu, "Staff Education to Improve Knowledge on Accurate Administration of Medication" (2026). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 20629.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/20629
