ISMP Report Indicates Some Paralyzing Agent Drugs, Crucial During the Ongoing Pandemic, Lack Adequate Warning Labels
In the rush to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, some dangerous drugs may be going out without proper warning labels, experts warn.…
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In the rush to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, some dangerous drugs may be going out without proper warning labels, experts warn.…
A new ISMP report warns of certain medication errors which appear to be linked to the rush to address the COVID-19 pandemic.…
A new ISMP webpage provides medication and medical device information to help healthcare workers treat patients with coronavirus.…
The ISMP has been charged with conducting an assessment of medication error safety at hospitals nationwide.…
The ISMP has updated its medication safety best practices list to include new recommendations on handling opioids and the override feature on automated drug dispensing cabinets used by hospitals.
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Pharmacists are sounding warnings about conditions at major chain pharmacies, which they say are increasing the risk of medication errors due to a culture that pushes as many drug refills as possible to raise sales.…
A new ISMP report lists the top ten medication errors and drug safety problems of 2019.…
A new report warns of fatal dosing errors linked to methotrexate, due to confusion over when the highly toxic drug should be taken, and how often.…
A new survey finds that hospital naming methods for newborns can increase the risk of medication mistakes.…
New York has agreed to pay $6 million to the families of three women who say they suffered years of abuse and neglect, including physical assaults, at a state-run nursing home.…