Table 3 The measuring scales of the statements (i.e., procedures to enhance medication safety) in the final PMSSA tool (appendix 2).*
Scale for availability of instructions on procedures | Scale for implementation of procedures | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Scale | Description | Scale | Description |
Comprehensively instructed. | The procedure described in the statement has been fully guided, and all the staff have become familiar with the instructions and internalized their content. Orientation is documented for the whole staff (e.g., with reading receipts). | Used comprehensively | The procedure described in the statement is followed in every situation in the unit, and the entire staff follows it. |
Partially instructed. | The procedure described in the statement is outlined in the unit. However, the instructions are insufficient to allow staff to follow the procedure described. The entire staff is not familiar with the instructions. The orientation documentation has been partially completed. | Partially used | The procedure described in the statement is followed occasionally in certain situations, and/or some of the staff follow the procedure. |
Not instructed. | The procedure described in the statement has not been instructed at all in the unit, although it should be. | Not in use | The procedure described in the statement is not in use at all in the unit, although it should be. |
N/A | The procedure described in the statement does not apply to the unit’s operation. | N/A | The procedure described in the statement does not apply to the unit’s operation. |