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These resources are developed from ISMP's review of reports through its national error reporting programs, peer-reviewed articles in its publications, and/or consensus gathering summits on topics pertinent to specific errors  or hazards. ISMP offers a wide range of downloadable and easy to use resources. Many are free.

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Beyond Blame

Award-winning DVD introduces viewers to “Just Culture".
Video - Beyond Blame Documentary (DVD): $47.00
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List of Error-Prone Abbreviations

This list includes abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations that have been frequently misinterpreted and involved in harmful or potentially harmful medication errors.
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Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed

Medications that should not be crushed because of their special pharmaceutical formulations or characteristics.
Wall Chart - Oral Dosage Forms that Should Not be Crushed: $24.95
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Wall Chart - Compatibility of Critical Care Admixtures

This chart defines the stability and compatibility of medications that are routinely present in critical care, and intensive care settings. Wall Charts are shipped by a 3rd party supplier. Wall Charts are shipped on Thursdays only. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Wall Chart - Compatibility of Critical Care Admixtures: $24.95
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Wall Chart - Oral Dosage Forms That Should Not Be Crushed

Commonly referred to as the "Do Not Crush" list, healthcare professionals are alerted about medications that should not be crushed.
Wall Chart - Oral Dosage Forms that Should Not be Crushed: $24.95

2017-2018 Vaccine Bi-Annual Report

An analysis of vaccine error reports submitted to the ISMP National Vaccine Errors Reporting Program (ISMP VERP) during calendar years 2017 and 2018.