ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To provide reference for the improvement of management quality of high-alert medications in ward area. METHODS: Risk management was used to estimate risk factor of commonly used high-alert medications in ward area. Then the homologous management measures were formulated based on potential risk. RESULTS: With enforcement of risk management, risk awareness of relevant responsible person was strengthened. They knew more knowledge about high-alert medications and its rate increased from 60% to 96%. The phenomena such as nonstandard storage and placement of drugs, unclear identification had never happened again. CONCLUSION: The application of risk management in high-alert medications contributes to improve anti-distress awareness of relevant responsible person, guarantee safety of drug use and enhance the quality of care.