Hello all

Has anyone identified effective alternatives for transporting medications, particularly controlled substances, when moving between areas such as the OR and PACU? Looking for options to ensure safety and compliance without relying on carrying medications in pockets.

Thanks!
Amy

Which antineoplastic medications, if any, does your institution ask pharmacists to double verify? And nurses? If implemented, is the second verify completed in your EHR or outside of your EHR?

In an effort to standardize our Omnicell item descriptions with best practices, does anyone have a list they can share of recommendations? Ex. 50mg/5mL instead of 10mg/ml 5ml vial?

FYI - we recently had a large number of Exparel vials make it into circulation that did NOT contain a lot or expiration. We believe they may have come from lot 24-2017 exp 4/2026. We have reported to manufacturer. Sharing for awareness.

Per nursing reports and Alaris alert data from the last 3 months, we have seen a significant increase (about 5-10x) in occlusion alarms occurring during 20% mannitol infusions. We use BD IV tubing, and BD 0.2 micron low protein binding filter extension sets, and currently have ICU medical 20% mannitol 500 mL bags.

I've contacted BD and ICU Medical and am awaiting follow-up. Does anyone else have this problem too or have any experience troubleshooting this or similar issues?

Thanks,

Will Vincent
Boston Medical Center

Is there anyone here that is familiar with WellSky EHR documentation in a long term acute care hospital setting that would be willing to answer some questions regarding workflow concerns/troubleshooting?

Does anyone have storage of nutrition products in stores, pharmacies, and patient care areas policy that they're willing to share?

Thanks!
Baha

Has anyone incorporated language into their Emergency Services policies about when a patient can be discharged after administration of an oral medication?

We have language for injectables that the patient needs to be monitored for 20 minutes, and some additional monitoring and education after an opioid or anti anxiety med, but nothing at the moment for all oral medications.

Thank you,

Does anyone have a policy willing to share on the process outlined of when a TPN needs to be paused and disconnected from a Pediatric/Infant patient going to the OR? Thank you

Our organization is assessing all smart infusion pump vendors on the market for best fit from a workflow, alignment with ISMP best practice, user interface/experience, drug library functionality, & IT security perspective. We are also exploring interoperability within the next 2 - 3 years.

Has anyone undergone such an assessment in the last 2 - 3 years? Do you have a comparison of any of the vendors around those key points above. We are looking for a head to head comparison if you are willing to share? Something more tangible and concrete than what Klas has

Thanks