ISMP has released a revised version of its list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations that should NOT be used in verbal, handwritten, or electronic communications. Please review the list to see if your organization’s “Do Not Use” list also requires updating. Visit: www.ismp.org/node/8
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ISMP recently analyzed 520 transplant medication-related errors reported to identify common themes and develop safe practice recommendations. See the latest newsletter featured article: www.ismp.org/node/130170
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ISMP’s next virtual Medication Safety Intensive Workshop is May 16-17, 2024; save your seat now and learn to identify risk before errors cause harm, select high-leverage prevention strategies, and use data for continued improvement: www.ismp.org/node/128036
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Learn more about using IV robotics to advance sterile compounding safety during a FREE ISMP webinar on April 10, 2024, from 1:00-2:00pm ET. Speakers will address preparing for and implementing IV robotics, including obtaining buy-in from leadership and necessary changes for clinical workflow. CE credit is available: www.ismp.org/node/123838
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ISMP has identified the top three medication errors and hazards that were recurring themes in the acute care newsletter in 2023 and can be avoided or minimized with system and/or practice changes. See this week’s featured newsletter article for prevention strategies: www.ismp.org/node/128186