July 28, 2014 | By: Calevir
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has issued the July edition of its newsletter, Long-Term Care AdvisERR. The newsletter includes tips on safe administration of U-500 Insulin, safe use of new oral dispensers for morphine sulfate, as well as addressing how to set up your MAR to avoid confusion. Here is a link to subscribe to this free resource that offers advice on frequently reported medication safety events and access past issues.
A recent Pennsylvania case shows how courts narrowly interpret the PSQIA, ignoring the D & A pathway and the clear language of the Final Rule. (Ungurian v. Beyzman, et al., 2020 PA Super 105). The cour
The Center for Patient Safety wants to share this important harm-prevention advice from The Joint Commission and its Sentinel Event Alert: Managing the Risks of Direct Oral Anticoagulants. The Joint Commis
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