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Medication Safety Officers Society 3678 Members Strong A society of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving medication safety in healthcare organizations |
ISMP is participating in a new patient safety campaign drawing attention to how technology can help prevent medical errors. For an article on smart infusion pump optimization by ISMP’s Michelle Mandrack, visit: www.futureofpersonalhealth.com/patient-safety/how-iv-pump-optimization-i....
For a copy of ISMP’s smart pump guidelines: www.ismp.org/guidelines/safe-implementation-and-use-smart-pumps
This week’s free ISMP newsletter featured article analyzes the issues and risks involved with pooling excess COVID-19 vaccine from multiple vials to obtain additional doses, which is not currently allowed by the FDA. The article supports reconsideration of pooling in order to provide more vaccinations: https://ismp.org/node/23857
ISMP has identified trends in reported errors with transdermal medication systems (topically worn drug patches), including applying the adhesive cover directly to skin without first applying the patch. For an ISMP newsletter article that provides an analysis as well as safe practice recommendations, visit: https://ismp.org/node/23562
ISMP’s Christina Michalek has been named Chair of the International Medication Safety Network Covid-19 Vaccine Safety Interest Group. Member organizations from all over the world are sharing their experiences and learning related to storage, preparation, administration, and patient monitoring. For more information, visit: https://www.intmedsafe.net/imsn-advocacy/imsn-advocacy-for-vaccine-safet...
Sign up now for the next MSOS Member Briefing webinar scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 PM ET.
Register Now: https://ecri.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y3TLJ3FIQ0C73EzPnMPvoA
Short medication safety-related presentations for this webinar will include:
• Increasing Syringe Smart Pump Library Compliance
Casey Moore, PharmD
Medication Safety Pharmacist- Pediatrics
Samantha Burton, PharmD, FISMP
Medication Safety Pharmacist- Smart Pumps
Cleveland Clinic
• Improving the Medication Use Process: 3% Sodium Chloride
Jessica Anderson, PharmD, BCPPS
PICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Amy Potts, PharmD, BCPPS
Program Director, Quality, Safety and Education
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt