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In brief:

In Internal Audit’s opinion, there exists a moderate to high risk of significant patient harm associated with the current medication management practices as observed in selected medical surgical inpatient units.

Overall, across the sample of eight largest acute care sites, Internal Audit found 56% compliance with standard practices and policy. Additionally, of the 10 practice standards recommended there are multiple opportunities for substantial improvement by complying with established IH clinical practice standards and procedures, established IH policies, and by incorporating leading practices into the medication management process.

In the ISMP VJH Report, only one was found to be consistently implemented across IH. Of note, Computer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) and Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) is a leading practice in use at South Okanagan General Hospital (SOGH) in Oliver to improve safe medication practices.

Internal Audit found 73% compliance with audited practices at SOGH.