ISMP’s Christina Michalek will speak about managing medication safety during the pandemic, including preventing #Covid19 vaccine errors, at a World Health Organization (WHO) webinar on April 9, 2021. The webinar is part of a series being held by the Global Patient Safety Network focusing on helping reduce avoidable medication-related patient harm. To register: www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/04/09/default-calendar/global-p...

ISMP, ASHP, and the U.S. Pharmacopeia have published a document answering frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccine administration, including selecting needles and syringes, low dead volume, dose withdrawal, and more. For a copy of the FAQ and other COVID-related information, visit: www.ismp.org/covid-19-resources

ISMP is participating in a new patient safety campaign drawing attention to how technology can help prevent medical errors. For an article on smart infusion pump optimization by ISMP’s Michelle Mandrack, visit: www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/patient-safety/how-iv-pump-optimization-i....

For a copy of ISMP’s smart pump guidelines: www.ismp.org/guidelines/safe-implementation-and-use-smart-pumps

This week’s free ISMP newsletter featured article analyzes the issues and risks involved with pooling excess COVID-19 vaccine from multiple vials to obtain additional doses, which is not currently allowed by the FDA. The article supports reconsideration of pooling in order to provide more vaccinations: https://ismp.org/node/23857

ISMP has identified trends in reported errors with transdermal medication systems (topically worn drug patches), including applying the adhesive cover directly to skin without first applying the patch. For an ISMP newsletter article that provides an analysis as well as safe practice recommendations, visit: https://ismp.org/node/23562

ISMP’s Christina Michalek has been named Chair of the International Medication Safety Network Covid-19 Vaccine Safety Interest Group. Member organizations from all over the world are sharing their experiences and learning related to storage, preparation, administration, and patient monitoring. For more information, visit: https://www.intmedsafe.net/imsn-advocacy/imsn-advocacy-for-vaccine-safet...

Sign up now for the next MSOS Member Briefing webinar scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM ET.
Register Now: https://ecri.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y3TLJ3FIQ0C73EzPnMPvoA

Short medication safety-related presentations for this webinar will include:

• Increasing Syringe Smart Pump Library Compliance
Casey Moore, PharmD
Medication Safety Pharmacist- Pediatrics
Samantha Burton, PharmD, FISMP
Medication Safety Pharmacist- Smart Pumps
Cleveland Clinic

• Improving the Medication Use Process: 3% Sodium Chloride
Jessica Anderson, PharmD, BCPPS
PICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Amy Potts, PharmD, BCPPS
Program Director, Quality, Safety and Education
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

The most recent ISMP newsletter featured article presents a case for why MSO positions are crucial for healthcare organizations. In addition to providing resources to build a case for adding an MSO to staff, the article includes links to educational and professional opportunities for MSOs. Visit: https://ismp.org/node/23126

ISMP’s Christina Michalek co-chaired a workgroup that produced the recent Partnership for Health IT Patient Safety’s white paper on reducing CPOE alert fatigue. Recommendations address overrides, missed notifications, and interruptions posed by CPOE systems, as well as strategies to optimize alerts. For a copy, visit: www.ismp.org/ext/647

Spend a week, April 12-16, 2021, in our live virtual mentoring with top medication safety leaders. Participants will learn how to build a resilient medication safety infrastructure and gain insights on addressing contemporary safety challenges in their own organizations. No travel required! Even online, the number of registrants is limited to allow for dedicated attention to your learning needs. Save your space by signing up soon: https://ismp.org/node/22697