Medication safety remains a critical concern in hospital settings, as medication errors continue to affect patient safety and the overall quality of healthcare delivery. Although prior studies have extensively examined clinical and technological determinants of medication safety, limited attention has been paid to human resource–related behavioral factors, particularly employee attribution. Drawing on attribution theory, this study aims to examine the antecedents of employee attribution and its impact on medication safety practices in hospitals through a secondary research approach. The study synthesizes existing empirical and conceptual literature to identify key organizational antecedents, including leadership support, organizational justice, training effectiveness, workload, and safety climate, and explores their influence on employee attribution among healthcare professionals. A systematic review of peer-reviewed journal articles, reports, and published studies related to employee behaviour, healthcare management, and medication safety was conducted. Relevant literature was analyzed and thematically synthesized to develop an integrative framework explaining the relationship between organizational antecedents, employee attribution, and medication safety practices such as adherence to drug administration protocols, error reporting, and compliance with safety guidelines. The findings highlight that positive employee attribution, shaped by supportive organizational and HR practices, plays a significant role in enhancing medication safety outcomes in hospital environments. This study contributes to the literature by conceptually linking attribution theory with medication safety and drug delivery practices. The proposed framework offers valuable insights for hospital administrators and policymakers to improve medication safety through strategic HR and organizational interventions..
Keywords: Technology-assisted drug delivery, patient outcomes, private hospitals, hospital management, medication safety, digital healthcare.
How to cite this article: Das D, Halder A, Chakrabarty T, Antecedents of Employee Attribution and Its Impact on Medication Safety Practices in Private Hospitals of Kolkata .Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(2s): 160-165; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16. 160-165