Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)’s Post

Use these resources to fine-tune your drug calculation skills and ensure safe medication administration with every dose you give: https://ow.ly/mIV150QocLx #DrugCalculations #Nursing

Many healthcare organizations are seeking to avoid the error-prone complexity of IV push medication preparation by moving to ready-to-administer IV medications. Attend a FREE ISMP webinar on February 6, 2024, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET to learn about the benefits of making that transition and how to prepare, including optimizing ADC storage and standardizing opioid dosing. Pharmacist and nurse CE credit is available. For more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/efZMAYkG #medicationsafety #medsafety #patientsafety #medicationerrors #hospitals #pharmacist #nurses ECRI

Healthcare organizations play a crucial role in raising awareness about the threat counterfeit drugs present to patients. This week’s newsletter featured article offers strategies for increased action: https://hubs.la/Q02xgFhL0 #medicationsafety #medsafety #patientsafety #medicationerrors #hospitals #pharmacist #nurses

The lack of standardization for I.V. push (IVP) medication dilution and administration poses risks for errors and patient harm. See how this #QualityImprovement project standardized IVP preparation and administration to promote medication safety. https://ow.ly/4ovH50OKFoa #nursing

Last week’s ISMP newsletter focuses on a fatal error involving inadvertent infusion of a medication hanging on a bedside IV pole. For an analysis of contributing factors and safe practice recommendations: https://hubs.la/Q02tP1-Y0 #medicationsafety #medsafety #patientsafety #medicationerrors #hospitals #pharmacist #nurses

This is great teaching case to illustrate and understand human factors and failure mode.

Medication errors are the most common type of error in the ICU accounting for ~78% of serious medical errors in the ICU It is vital that all stages of medication process: prescription, transcription, preparation, dispensation and administration are executed correctly to prevent medication errors Great tips shared by #ISMP to optimize patient safety and prevent medication errors #ICUpharmacist #pharmacy #Patientsafety

This just emphasizes how every member of the healthcare team is significant in ensuring medication safety, requiring not only the knowledge and skills necessary in each profession, but also the conscious awareness of upholding a culture of safety in the workplace. Also, analyzing medication errors comprehensively entails looking into the system as a whole and imposing measures to add more layers of defense against the occurrence of more errors.

Patient safety is paramount in healthcare, and as a dedicated nurse, it is crucial to be vigilant and proactive in ensuring a secure environment for patients. One of the ways to ensure patient safety is through Medication Administration. Before administering any medication, double-check the prescription, dosage, and patient's allergies to prevent medication errors. Also utilize barcode scanning technology to verify medications and match them with the patient's electronic health record. Read more on our blog on more key practices to uphold patient safety here: https://lnkd.in/dq9Tyeej #nursing #uknurses #patientsafety

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