Neuromuscular blocking agents are high-alert medications because of their well-documented history of causing catastrophic injuries or death when used in error. These drugs paralyze the respiratory (and other) muscles during endotracheal intubation, during surgery, and in critical care to facilitate
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Intravenous (IV) medication are commonly used in both inpatient and outpatient environments. National survey results, nursing literature, and direct observation of nursing practice suggest significant variation in unit-based preparation of IV push medications and unsafe injection practices. While
Learn about safe practices associated with the use of IV push medications for adults at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Anaheim, CA.
Learn about the top medication safety issues from 2018 based on actual reports to the ISMP National Medication Errors Reporting Program and suggested prevention and mitigation strategies.
Learn about drug product safety issues related to container labeling and packaging
Learn about ISMP’s three new Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals and why they were selected for national action.
Learn about some of the unique challenges involved in managing complex insulin therapy across the continuum of care, including the use of concentrated insulins, insulin vials, and pens.
Learn about the risks associated with IV medications and the need for adoption of proven technologies and best practices to optimize the safety and reliability of sterile compounding.
Learn about the latest trends in opioid therapy, as well as preventable errors that involve opioids and the latest safety considerations for these commonly-used agents.
This program is an ASHP eLearning activity developed in partnership with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.