Medication Error Experience Update
Some of you may recall my previous blog telling of a medication error that happened to someone close to me. I sat in the car
Some of you may recall my previous blog telling of a medication error that happened to someone close to me. I sat in the car
In the last few days, I have seen two potentially serious recall alerts from the FDA; a mix up in labeling between Amiodarone HCl Injection
How well is your facility doing when it comes to staff voluntarily reporting adverse events and medication errors? Voluntary reporting should not be the sole
Nurses and physicians are reminded every day that patients are real people, just like them, with real stories. Pharmacy staff, however, may need a little
I am a firm believer in explaining the big picture and the root of why people do certain things. I think that is especially important
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005, among other things, was designed to increase the reporting of all medication errors and sharing of
Recently, I was asked to take someone to urgent care for the classic signs of a urinary tract infection with a fever that had gone
How Denial of Drug Diversion Leaves Facilities Exposed — and What Proactive Leaders Can Do About It The Most Dangerous Phrase in Healthcare “Diversion doesn’t
Hospitals are under growing pressure to detect and prevent drug diversion. The unauthorized rerouting of controlled substances for personal use, resale, or abuse. Yet for
In the world of healthcare, the issue of drug diversion remains a critical concern. A recent case involving a Virginia pharmacist provides valuable insights into
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