The Proportion of Self-Reported Medication Administration Errors and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study

(1) Background: Medication administration errors (MAEs) are potentially harmful incidents that may be avoidable. This study aimed to assess the proportion of self-reported MAE reporting among nurses in Saudi Arabia and to identify the associated factors. (2) Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 259 nurses at a teaching hospital from January to March 2023. Data were collected via an electronic questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. (3) Results: The results of this study revealed that medication administration errors were reported at a higher level. The study demonstrated that nurses notify their department when a medication administration error occurs. The primary contributing factors identified for not reporting MAEs were high workload (84.1%) and fear of legal action (42.5%). Double-checking medications was the most recommended preventive measure (99.7%). (4) Conclusions: Recommendations to increase MAE reporting include workload management and fostering a non-punitive reporting culture to enhance patient safety.