ISMP has released its updated list of consensus-based Best Practices, which includes new recommendations on tranexamic acid, vaccines, and transitions in care: www.ismp.org/node/160/. We encourage hospitals and health systems to incorporate them into their medication safety efforts and also to participate in a brief survey measuring current implementation of the new practices by April 19, 2024: https://surveys.ismp.org/s3/ISMP-Survey-on-the-Three-NEW-2024-2025-Targe...
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Post date: 11 months 3 weeks ago
The phrase “protect from light” is often poorly defined. This week’s featured newsletter article provides insights and safe practice recommendations: www.ismp.org/node/121525
Post date: 1 year 3 days ago
This week’s ISMP featured newsletter article warns about online merchandise that looks like real medications, sometimes with a scannable barcode. For safe practice recommendations to help avoid potential for drug diversion and risk of patient harm: www.ismp.org/node/119273
Post date: 1 year 1 week ago
Don’t miss a unique opportunity to maximize your error prevention efforts and look at your organization through the eyes of leading safety experts! Register for ISMP’s virtual Medication Safety Intensive Workshop on March 7-8, 2024, and learn to develop a program that can meet current challenges and use data for sustained improvement: www.ismp.org/node/76170
Post date: 1 year 1 week ago
Learn how to improve safety and efficiency plus reduce waste by adopting ready-to-administer IV medications during a FREE ISMP webinar on February 6, 2024, from 1:00-2:00pm ET. CE credit is available: https://www.ismp.org/node/108857