New Perioperative Guidelines

Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other surgical and procedural settings—use ISMP’s new guidelines for safe medication use to identify and mitigate risks!

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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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