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Review the fоllоwing аbstrаcts. Select which type оf evidence is best described in the аbstract below.Background: Medication administration errors remain a leading cause of preventable harm in hospitalized patients. Despite existing safety protocols, error rates in high-acuity units continue to exceed national benchmarks. Nurse-driven quality improvement initiatives that incorporate standardized double-check procedures and barcode scanning may reduce error frequency. Methods: A pre–post quantitative quality improvement project was implemented on a 36-bedmedical-surgical unit at a large academic hospital. Baseline data on medication administration errors were collected retrospectively over a 6-month period (January–June 2023). The intervention included (1) mandatory barcode scanning for all high-alert medications, (2) a standardized independent double-check protocol, and (3) staff education sessions. Post-intervention data were collected prospectively for 6 months (July–December 2023). The primary outcome was the rate of reported medication administration errors per 1,000 patient days. Secondary outcomes included adherence to barcode scanning and nurse satisfaction with workflow. Statistical analysis was conducted using chi-square tests for categorical variables independent t-tests for continuous variables. Results: Baseline error rates were 7.4 per 1,000 patient days. Following implementation, error rates decreased to 3.1 per 1,000 patient days, representing a 58% reduction (p < .01). Barcode scanning adherence improved from 62% to 91% (p < .001). Nurse satisfaction scores regarding medication safety processes increased significantly (mean 3.2 to 4.4 on a 5-point Likert scale, p< .01). Conclusion: Implementation of a nurse-driven barcode scanning and double-check protocol significantly reduced medication administration errors and improved staff satisfaction. Findings support the use of structured, technology-enhanced safety interventions as part of ongoing quality improvement efforts. Sustained monitoring and expansion to additional units are recommended.