Neonates and Pediatrics Electrolyte Replacement Therapy Order: New Initiative and Implementation System in Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences, 2019, 8, 4, 211-212.
DOI: 10.5530/ijpcs.2019.8.47
Published: December 2019
Type: Review Article
Authors: Yousef Ahmed Alomi, Fatimah Al-Doughan, Yasir Ahmed Ibrahim, Hussam Saad Almalki, Nouf Alaza, and Malika Alshamari
Author(s) affiliations:

Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, The Former General Manager of General Administration of Pharmaceutical Care, The Former Head, National Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice, The Former Head, Pharmacy R&D Administration, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Fatimah Al-Doughan, College of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice Department, King Faisal University Alahssa, SAUDI ARABIA.

Yasir Ahmed Ibrahim, Head of Pharmacy Practice Department, Pharmacy Practice Department, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Alahssa, SAUDI ARABIA.

Hussam Saad Almalki, Supervisor of IV Admixture Services, Aleman Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Nouf Alaza, Director of Medication Safety Officer, Pharmacy Services, Alyammama Hospital Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Malika Alshamari, Head, Pharmacy services, Alyamma Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.

Abstract

The national medications safety program founded in 2013 at the Ministry of Health hospitals and primary care centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program focused on adults, pediatrics and neonatal populations. The program was part of the pharmacy strategic plan. The electrolyte replacement therapy preparation and administration for neonates and pediatrics published and distributed as required of the medication safety program. The new initiatives as complementary project was a standardized concentration of electrolyte replacement therapy for neonates and pediatrics implemented at specific hospitals of the Ministry of health. The new project as regular physician’s order form and coveted to computerized physician order entry. The new project prevents neonates and pediatrics medication errors of electrolyte replacement therapy. The project is a new initiative at Ministry of Health hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi, Gulf and Middle East countries.

Keywords: Electrolyte, Ministry of Health, Neonates, Pediatrics, Saudi Arabia, Standardized Concentration