24th Annual Cheers Awards

Path to New Beginnings

Help Support ISMP's only fundraising efforts and recognize medication safety leaders and trailblazers! Please consider making a donation and/or join us for the virtual awards celebration on December 7, 2021.

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Medication Safety Highlights

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Self Assessments

Perioperative Self Assessment

Submission deadline: December 10, 2021

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Mix-Ups Between Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines

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Important Actions for Community Pharmacies

October 26, 2021 - 2:00 p.m. ET

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Upcoming Workshops

Medication Safety Intensive

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Best Practices for Hospitals

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Featured Articles

Mix-Ups Between Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines

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Perioperative Summit

Perioperative Medication Safety Summit

A virtual, invitation-only event

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Medication Safety Membership

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COVID-19 Resources

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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