This week’s ISMP newsletter is devoted to analysis of the inadequate handling of the trial of RaDonda Vaught, unfair verdict, and consequences of her conviction. For a copy, visit: https://www.ismp.org/node/30912
MSOS News
Post date: 1 year 2 months ago
This week’s ISMP free featured newsletter article identifies multiple common causes of norepinephrine errors and provides safe practice recommendations. For a copy, visit https://www.ismp.org/node/30616
Post date: 1 year 2 months ago
ISMP has published recommendations on how healthcare organizations can address and prevent disrespectful behaviors that impact medication safety. For a copy, visit: https://www.ismp.org/node/30320
Post date: 1 year 2 months ago
Sign up now for the next MSOS Member Briefing webinar scheduled to be held on Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 PM ET.
Register Now: https://ecri.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1QKa_UPzQRqLPlQqoxn3hQ
Short medication safety-related presentations for this webinar will include:
• Tools for Tracking Progress
Allison Whalen, PharmD, MHA, CPPS
Medication Safety Officer
OhioHealth Pharmacy Services
• Addressing Incorrect Weight Programming in Infusion Pumps
Silvana Balliu, PharmD, RPh
Smart Pump Pharmacists, Medication Safety
Cleveland Clinic
• Managing the Shortage of CADD Epidural Infusion Supplies
Norka Carranza
Medication Safety Pharmacist
AventHealth Tampa
and
Shannon Robb, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Pain Management Pharmacy
AdventHealth Tampa
Post date: 1 year 3 months ago
One of the leading voices in medication safety, ISMP Vice President Judy Smetzer, BSN, RN, has announced that she will be retiring at the end of February. Judy will continue to work with ISMP as a contractor for several months to help transition responsibilities. She will be incredibly missed—please join us in wishing her well. For details: https://www.ismp.org/node/29911