Transcription errors occur when a medication order is written incorrectly, rather than when a medication is dispensed or administered.

Omission errors occur when a medication is not given to a patient as prescribed.

Patient non-compliance is not a contributing factor to medication errors, as it is the patient's responsibility to take their medication as prescribed.

All of the above are effective strategies for preventing medication errors.

NPSG 01.06.01 requires hospitals to implement a medication reconciliation process to ensure that patients' medication lists are accurate and complete.

The ISMP's list of high-alert medications includes all of the above.

Medication error reports are used to identify and track medication errors, and to learn from these errors in order to prevent future errors.

All healthcare professionals, patients, and family members are responsible for reporting medication errors.

All of the above information should be included in a medication error report.

Pharmacists play a vital role in preventing medication errors by reviewing and verifying medication orders, dispensing medications accurately, and providing education to patients and healthcare professionals about medications.

Nurses play a vital role in preventing medication errors by administering medications accurately, monitoring patients for adverse drug reactions, and educating patients about their medications.

Patients play a vital role in preventing medication errors by taking their medications as prescribed, informing their healthcare providers about all of their medications, and asking questions about their medications if they do not understand something.

Dispensing errors are the most common type of medication error in the outpatient setting.

Omission errors are the most common type of medication error in the inpatient setting.

All of the above are effective strategies for reducing the risk of medication errors in the outpatient setting.