New and noteworthy! ISMP has issued its revised and expanded Guidelines for Optimizing Safe Implementation and Use of Smart Infusion Pumps. For recommendations on reducing risks involving infrastructure, drug libraries, CQI data, and clinical workflow with smart pumps as well as maximizing interoperability with the electronic health record, visit: https://www.ismp.org/node/972
MSOS News
Post date: 4 years 2 months ago
ISMP fellowships can help you grow in your career and make major contributions to medication safety worldwide. ISMP is now accepting applications for three unique programs that begin this summer/fall – the ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellowship, the ISMP International Medication Safety Management Fellowship, and the FDA/ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellowship. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2020. For more information, including program descriptions and the application, visit: www.ismp.org/node/871
Post date: 4 years 2 months ago
ISMP has published a list of the top 10 medication hazards and errors covered in the acute care newsletter in 2019. These safety issues have caused ongoing, persistent problems, but all can be avoided or minimized with system and practice changes that are attainable for all healthcare providers. We hope that you incorporate recommendations to prevent the top 10 into your organization-wide, strategic medication safety improvement plan for 2020! To view the list and learn about how to manage these risks safely and effectively, visit: https://www.ismp.org/resources/start-new-year-right-preventing-these-top...
Post date: 4 years 4 months ago
ISMP will offer two symposia on justifying investment in medication use technology and new guidelines for smart infusion pump safety at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in December. Don’t miss these valuable opportunities to learn from national experts! Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. For more details or to register, visit: https://www.ismp.org/events-webinars-and-workshops
Post date: 4 years 5 months ago
Sign up now for the next MSOS Member Briefing webinar scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST.
Register Now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3361605469699521037
Short medication safety-related presentations for this webinar will include:
• Medication Safety Walkaround Tool
L. Hayley Burgess, PharmD, BCPP, CPPS
AVP, Clinical Pharmacy and Medication Safety
Clinical Services Group, HCA
• Identifying Patients at Highest Risk for Opioid Induced Respiratory Depression
Paul E Milligan, PharmD
BJC System Medication Safety Pharmacist
Center for CLinical Excellence
BJC Healthcare
• Improving Medication Safety from the Source: Leveraging Vendor Partnerships to Improve Patient Care
Jessalynn Henney, PharmD
Network Medication Safety Director
Community Health Network