Hi all,
The new TJC standards do not include MM.01.02.01, which required a LASA list and annual review. MM.04.01.01 EP2 is moved to 14.01.01 EP3, so we still have the requirement for a policy that defines "precautions for ordering medications with look-alike or sound-alike names."
Reviewing LASA errors and maintaining the list is helpful for ensuring those precautions are in place so I'm hesitant to change policy, though it would be nice to lighten the timeliness burden of the reviews. Is anyone considering policy adjustments in light of the standard change?

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 Afternoon,
What do you do within your Automatic Dispensing Cabinets to differentiate medications as Look alike/Sound alike medications other than TALLman lettering? We use Omnicell at our large teaching institution.
Thanks ahead of time!

Hello MSOS members,

Hi All,

We are doing our annual review of our Look Alike/Sound alike policy and list, as required by TJC. We currently post our list at our pyxis machines, but are rethinking the utility of printing and posting it. The original intention was for nurses to be able to reference it day to day and when TJC arrives. We have been cited for having an ‘old list’ posted, even though reviewed and not changed.