We're a pediatric hospital and unsure of the applicability in the adult hospitals. A request I hadn't seen in a long time just got asked about whether we would allow an order for MLS to be added to formula feeds. Other questions followed of course in terms of to write for it. Who would measure it? Where would the order appear so that nursing is aware of it? Would it need to appear on the MAR and of course how would it be obtained?

I'm uncertain if it would matter, but we're a Cerner shop. Would love to hear how others may be handling this.

Hello everyone,

I am a part of an integrated health care system that includes multiple academic medical centers as well as community hospitals. We are looking to establish a systemwide Medication Safety Subcommittee that would report to our systemwide P&T committee. We are hoping this subcommittee would be beneficial without duplicating work already being done at the individual sites.

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with creating a systemwide med safety committee and would be willing to share the committee charter?

I am curious if other sites are requiring an INT on all inpatient gestational patients who are either treated with medication and/or insulin. A preliminary search has been found no contraindications, but no strong evidence to support such order.

Thank you,
Sherry

We are currently only able to get Isovue (iopamidol) in 500 mL bottles - the smaller sizes we normally use are on shortage. Most of our OR cases use about 10 mL dose. Does anyone know if its OK to repack Isovue into 10 mL doses? If so, what BUD do you use? If allowed, does this need to be done in the hazardous drug cabinet? Any information provided is much appreciated!

Our organization is preparing to transition to RX Crush as our new device to use with ENFit syringes/pouches. It's been a few years since this topic was on the forum, so I wanted to reach out to learn from any organizations that have transitioned to this product.

1. Have you had issues with maintaining supplies for pouches, adaptors?
2. Are the nurses using one pouch/one syringe for each drug, or do they re-use the same syringe after flushing with water?
3. Are there lessons learned you can share with us about success/challenges post-transition?

Thanks!

Hi Everyone,

Wanted to ask what your organization's target goal is for auto-programming IV medications that are being infused via a Smart Pump (if you have bi-directional interoperability with your EMR)? Is it the same target goal as the one you use for compliance with the use of dose error-reduction systems (DERS) or do you make a differentiation?

Do you know of any national benchmark for this metric (I only can find benchmarks related to the use of DERS)?

Thank you! Much appreciated. Alex

Hi Everyone,

Wanted to ask what your organization's target goal is for auto-programming IV medications that are being infused via a Smart Pump (if you have bi-directional interoperability with your EMR)? Is it the same target goal as the one you use for compliance with the use of dose error-reduction systems (DERS) or do you make a differentiation?

Do you know of any national benchmark for this metric (I only can find benchmarks related to the use of DERS)?

Thank you! Much appreciated. Alex

Hi Everyone,

Would anyone be willing to share their Moderate Sedation P&P with me? Our Organization is working on updating the process and we would like to see some written examples. Thank you so much for your consideration and assistance!

Respectfully,

Jason Perry, PharmD, BCPS, CPh
Clinical Specialist Pharmacist
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL

Know this topic tends to circulate on this board, but looking to gain some insight into what organizations have for policies that define what medications are restricted to specific areas of the hospital (e.g., ICU only) and/or require special monitoring such as telemetry. Looking for a few good examples of policies and lists that have been effective in driving appropriate patient care/monitoring decisions, without being a barrier to patient care/flow due to being "overly prescriptive". Thanks for your input!

Hi Everyone,

We have a process for a patient to take their own supply of med(s) in the hospital. We need help with patient meds Not to be taken while in the hospital. The current process is to have the supply go home with family or a care taker. This is not working. So, I am curious to hear what other sites are doing.

Thank you,

Margaret