Our survey shows that there is room for improvement in the implementation of the three new ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals. This week’s free featured newsletter article provides an overview of common barriers and enablers: https://www.ismp.org/node/31512
MSOS News
Post date: 1 month 3 weeks ago
In a recent national news article, ISMP is quoted advocating for requiring entry of at least five letters of a drug’s name when searching automated dispensing cabinets. The article focuses on changes safety experts recommend in the wake of the recent criminal conviction of a former nurse: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/28/health/hospital-drug-mistakes-khn/index.html
Post date: 2 months 1 week ago
A group of our current and past Fellows and staff have provided input on what they would do differently if they returned to frontline patient care after learning firsthand about medication errors at ISMP. See this week’s free featured newsletter article for their advice: https://www.ismp.org/node/31256
Post date: 2 months 2 weeks ago
Join ISMP and The Just Culture Company on May 6, 2022, from 1:00-2:30 ET for a discussion of lessons learned, system design issues, and justice in the aftermath of the fatal medication error that led to the criminal conviction of a former nurse. To register: https://www.ismp.org/node/31106
Post date: 2 months 3 weeks ago
This week’s ISMP newsletter is devoted to analysis of the inadequate handling of the trial of RaDonda Vaught, unfair verdict, and consequences of her conviction. For a copy, visit: https://www.ismp.org/node/30912