Hello-

Wondering if any of the pediatric hospitals out there have some recommendations. We have a level 3 NICU and do not generally use Precedex, but had a request for it today. We really would like to do a 2mcg/mL concentration but have been unable to locate any stability information. Does anyone know of literature to support this concentration?

Thank you!

Diane Simko, Med Safety Coordinator

Looking for some assistance. Would you be able to share any policy or SOP for first dose administration/monitoring? References used?

Thanks so much in advance!

We have had some ADRs related to continuing SGLT2s inpatient related to euglycemic DKA. Has anyone been successful in restricting SGLT2 inpatient and would you be willing to share the criteria your facility uses.

Thanks!
Kelsie

Wondering if anyone else has run into this issue. Our dialysis unit uses ACD solution which does not have a bar code, which was identified with our recent review of bar code scanning compliance. How are organizations managing this? Our product is by Fenwal; is there an available product with a barcode? Initial thoughts are to determine if this can be an exception in our EHR to not require scanning, but is this best practice? Appreciate what others are doing. Thank you!

Carol

How do you handle ETCO2 alarm parameter orders?

Do you have them in a policy with an allowance to adjust e.g., per 10% or do you include them in an order or something else?

We are a Cerner hospital.

Thank you!
Lisa

Hello all,

In a recent ISMP Alert, there was an article on Alaris pumps and corrosion to the IUI causing communication errors. In response to this we started reviewing our cleaning and storage practices with our Alaris pumps. We reached out to BD to see how often the IUI connector should be cleaned but I was told this was dependent on Institutional policy and customers establish their own policies and procedures. I wanted to see what other hospitals were doing.

In a recent ISMP Alert, there was an article on Alaris pumps and corrosion to the IUI causing communication errors. In response to this we started reviewing our cleaning and storage practices with our Alaris pumps. We reached out to BD to see how often the IUI connector should be cleaned but I was told this was dependent on Institutional policy and customers establish their own policies and procedures. I wanted to see what other hospitals were doing.

Hello,

Re-energizing our focus on enhancing pharmacy and nursing collaboration around acute care (high dose) Opioid utilization through MEDD re-education for frontline staff. We have made some great progress over the years to positively impact prescribing practices, but want to take it to the next level. Had a meeting yesterday with nursing leadership and we of course have the data available and standard conversion table(s)/templates, but wondering if anyone has done anything creative (tip sheets, themed focused rounding, etc.) that worked really well to impact change.

Hello colleagues,