Assessment of Nurse's Performance Regarding Intravenous Medication Mistakes at Heevi Pediatric Teaching Hospital /Duhok City

Background: Errors in intravenous (IV) medication administration are particularly prevalent among pediatric patients in hospital settings.Objectives: This study aims to assess IV medication administration errors among pediatric nurses at Heevi Pediatric Teaching Hospital in Duhok.Methodology: An exploratory study was conducted at Heevi Pediatric Teaching Hospital in Duhok, located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. A purposive sample of 30 nurses working across three different shifts was observed during five instances of IV medication administration to hospitalized children. The data collection tool consisted of a section for sociodemographic data and an observational checklist for evaluating nurses' IV medication administration practices. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistical methods.Results: The findings revealed that the phase of IV medication administration had the highest incidence of nursing errors. Common mistakes included incorrect medication calculation, failure to wash hands, and neglecting to monitor the patient before and after medication administration. A significant correlation was found between the nurse's gender and the frequency of IV medication errors.Conclusion: Most nurses administer IV medications improperly, particularly regarding correct dosage and documentation. Additionally, many nurses did not consistently wash their hands before and after procedures.