A lot has been learned in the United States about medication safety compromises made during the COVID-19 pandemic. The usual independent double checks during medication preparation and dosing were often compromised. Hospital order processing was often undertaken by pharmacists working at home, not
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ISMP's on-demand educational programs are a convenient way for healthcare professionals like you to stay ahead of new trends in medication safety. This is a perfect solution when you want to stay informed but may not have the resources or time to attend a live program. Now you can access ISMP’s leading programs at your own convenience. All of ISMP’s educational programs and events provide independent and unbiased information. Most programs provide required medication/patient safety continuing education credits for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses.
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Opioid-related overdoses and deaths are steadily rising. To combat this epidemic, health care professionals must do all that they can to stop the diversion of opioids and other controlled substances. Drug diversion impacts patient and staff safety, increases hospital costs, has the potential to
Learn about the top medication error of 2019 reported to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
This program is an ASHP eLearning activity developed in partnership with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
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
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 the latest trends in opioid therapy, as well as preventable errors that involve opioids and the latest safety considerations for these commonly-used agents.