Drug Administration to the Wrong Nursing Home Residents Reported to the Québec Poison Center: A Retrospective Study

Medication errors in nursing homes are prevalent. The medical provider and probably the poison control center should be consulted as soon as possible when people are aware of administration of medication to the wrong patient, which is considered a medical emergency until proven otherwise. Public policies should seek for better surveillance and prompt intervention. Research should be undertaken to limit errors of drug administration to the wrong nursing home residents.