Helping You Keep Your Patients Safe

We continue to support the healthcare community during the COVID-19 pandemic

A Safer World by Preventing Medication Errors

For over 30 years, ISMP has been a global leader in patient safety. We are the first non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of safe medication practices. Research, education, and advocacy are the foundation of everything we do, and our strong collaborative relationships have enabled us to help protect millions of patients.

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Medication Safety Highlights

COVID-19

Public Resource Site

ECRI's COVID-19 Resource Center

Targeted Best Practices

2020-2021 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals

smart pump guidelines

Optimizing Safe Implementation and Use of Smart Pumps

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Consulting Services

Be Proactive With an ISMP Risk Assessment

Error Reporting

Error Reporting

Report a Medication or Vaccine Error

Periop Self Assessment

Perioperative Medication Safety Self Assessment

Coming this fall.

Who We Serve

Ambulatory Care Providers

Community/ambulatory pharmacies, clinics, surgery centers, infusion centers, homecare, and other outpatient settings.

Acute Care Providers

Integrated health network providers, including hospitals, health systems, long-term care, and rehabilitation facilities.

Insurers

Third party payers, malpractice insurers, and risk managers.