We currently use the BBraun Infusomat Space LVP and make our changes for quarterly updates in DoseGuard. We have a "homegrown" database that we are using and are able to do a "cross check/double check" comparing our DoseGuard changes with the database changes. This process can be cumbersome so we are wondering if others can share best practices for double checking changes to the pump library.

Thank you!

Hello,
Our facility has seen a spike with K coverage errors- extra dose given,incorrect dose given etc.

Any measures that facilities have done to decrease these type of errors? Our facility has epic and has multiple link order for general K coverage

Register now to attend the next MSOS Member Briefing webinar being held on May 22nd 1-2 pm ET
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Topics include:
Improving the Safety of Heparin Infusion Therapy – A Multidisciplinary Journey
Respiratory Therapists: A Vital Link in Your Medication Safety Efforts
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Do any facilities still mix epi 0.3mL with BSS 500mL? Seems this practice has gone away.

Hello
Was wondering if anyone had any policies on peripherally administered vasopressors they would be willing to share including extra vasation. Thank you kindly

Hello,
Curious if anyone is aware of goals for medication errors. I was told there is an ISMP goal <20% Category C errors (error occurred that reached the patient but did not cause patient harm) of overall category errors. Can anyone attest to this, or add an further information?
Thank you,
Shilpa Patel
Adventist Health Sierra Vista Hospital
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

In August 2025, we will be undergoing an EPIC upgrade which will default the “search suggestions as your type” functionality (we currently do not have turned on).

EPIC has notified organizations that they can configure a “blocklist” to prevent certain medication strings that should not be included as possible suggestions for medication searches (i.e.: for LASA or HAMs, etc.)

Do any of your organization (on EPIC) have a ‘blocklist’ that you are willing to share?

If so, please send to lyndsy.p.beckman@kp.org.

Thanks!

Good morning MSOS friends, we are an EPIC facility and we use the immunization activity to document administration of vaccines house-wide.

We are trying to enforce barcode medication administration in ambulatory clinics and some of the issue we're facing because vaccine is completed in immunization activity not MAR.
1- Nursing not scanning patients upon administration as system is not asking them to.
2- Nursing take MDV vaccines to scan (polio and flu) to exam rooms as there's no “pend” immunization functionality that exists with EPIC like it does with medications.

Hi everyone, our institution is scheduled to undergo EHR change to Epic end of this year..

I was wondering if your institution has gone through this implementation to Epic,

what is the one functionality that you implemented, that you think made a huge impact on medication safety.. and you highly recommend?

This would be beneficial to learn from as we are in the build process and may have the opportunity to implement. :)

Thank you!

I would like to learn more about the medication safety programs from other health-systems/institutions and would greatly appreciate any insight that you may share. Thank you in advance.