Speech recognition software is used for scheduling, visit summaries, and other EHR documentation. See ISMP’s recent article for information on reported errors and recommendations for organizations considering using this technology: https://home.ecri.org/blogs/ismp-alerts-and-articles-library/can-we-ensu...
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Post date: 2 months 3 weeks ago
ISMP will present a breakfast symposium on applying best practices for injection safety on September 14, 2024 at the Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists Annual Meeting. Pharmacy CE will be offered. To register: https://home.ecri.org/blogs/ismp-upcoming-events/applying-best-practices...
Post date: 3 months 1 week ago
ISMP has updated its list of drug names that are often confused—the reference includes look-alike and sound-alike name pairs and FDA-approved and ISMP-recommended tall man (mixed case) letters. Check out the 8 new name pairs: https://home.ecri.org/blogs/ismp-resources/list-of-confused-drug-names
Post date: 3 months 2 weeks ago
ISMP is raising awareness about how barcode scanning can help keep patients from receiving the wrong enteral nutrition formula, modular fortifier, or human milk as well as expired or recalled feeding components. For safe practice recommendations, see our recent article: https://home.ecri.org/blogs/ismp-alerts-and-articles-library/use-barcode...
Post date: 3 months 3 weeks ago
ISMP, in cooperation with The Just Culture Company, will award three individuals a full scholarship and six individuals a partial scholarship to attend a 15-hour Just Culture certification course. The deadline is September 28, 2024. For more information and to receive an application packet: https://home.ecri.org/pages/judy-smetzer-just-culture-champion-scholarships