This issue's main topic: Infection Transmission Risk with Shared Glucometers, Fingerstick Devices, and Insulin Pens
ISMP Medication Safety Alert!®
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Providing a valuable resource to reduce medication error risk in the long-term care setting
The ISMP Medication Safety Alert!® Long-Term Care AdviseERR is a digital bulletin, published bi-monthly for practitioners who work in a long-term care facility or with long-term care patients.
Who reads this newsletter?
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Physicians
- Long-term care facility staff
- Anyone concerned with medication safety
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Online access to six (6) issues per year. Subscriptions start with the first issue after the date of purchase. You will receive a reminder notice via email to renew your annual subscription before your subscription expires. Your subscription will not automatically renew.
Access to back issues are not included. Single issues are available for purchase.
Special pricing for group purchase, contact ISMP.
One-year subscription: $50.00
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Browse Issues
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 9, Issue 3
This issue's main topic: High-Alert Medication List…Only Effective when Combined with Risk-Reduction Strategies
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 9, Issue 2
This issue's main topic: Analysis of Transdermal Medication Patch Errors Uncovers a “Patchwork” of Safety Challenges
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 9, Issue 1
This issue's main topic: Prevent Shoulder Injuries During Intramuscular COVID-19 Vaccinations
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 8, Issue 6
This issue's main topic: The Differences Between Human Error, At-Risk Behavior, and Reckless Behavior are Key to a Just Culture
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 8, Issue 5
This issue's main topic: Education is “Predictably Disappointing” and Should Never be Relied Upon Alone to Improve Safety
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 8, Issue 4
This issue's main topic: Inappropriate FentaNYL Patch Prescriptions for Opioid-Naïve, Elderly Residents
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 8, Issue 3
This issue's main topic: Leadership Support is Vital: If We Fail to Support Caregivers, There Will Be Few Left to Provide Care
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 8, Issue 2
This issue's main topic: Understand Evidence for Using Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine in Treating COVID-19
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 8, Issue 1
This issue's main topic: A Lot Happens When You Report a Hazard or Error to ISMP – There’s No “Black Hole” Here!
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 7, Issue 6
This issue's main topic: Speaking Up About Patient/Resident Safety Requires an Observant Questioner and a High Index of Suspicion
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 7, Issue 5
This issue's main topic: Longstanding Strategies to Prevent Accidental Daily Methotrexate Dosing Must Be Implemented
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 7, Issue 4
This issue's main topic: Independent Double Checks: Worth the Effort if Used Judiciously and Properly
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 7, Issue 3
This issue's main topic: Your Attention Please…Designing Effective Warnings
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 7, Issue 2
This issue's main topic: Updated 2019 American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Beers Criteria Released Along with Key Principles to Optimize Their Use
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 7, Issue 1
This issue's main topic: Death Associated with Unnecessary Continuation of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis After Hospital Discharge
Long-Term Care AdviseERR
Volume 6, Issue 6
This issue's main topic: Errors due to the Presentation of Results on Accu-Chek Inform II and Possibly Other Glucometers
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Volume 6, Issue 5
This issue's main topic: Right Medication, Wrong Resident