Errors with COVID-19 Vaccines Outlined in ISMP Alert For Doctors
A medication safety group warns of a number of reoccurring errors being seen nationwide by healthcare workers administering the two COVID-19 vaccines.
Tag Archives: Medication Error
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Lingering Problems With Sterile Compounded Drug Manufacturing Found in ISMP Survey
A new survey finds many compounding pharmacies still make dispensing errors despite stringent improvements and requirements put in place over the last several years.
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Medfusion Syringe Pump Recall Due to Medication Error Risks
Nearly 50,000 Medfusion syringe pumps have been recalled due to problems which could result in medication errors, serious injury and death.
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ISMP Warns Of Potential Remdesivir, Propofol And Vincristine Compounding Errors
Labeling problems and confusion has led to a number of medication errors linked to three drugs, whose overdoses or incorrect application could lead to serious injuries and death, according to…
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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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ISMP Warns Of Medication Errors Linked To COVID-19 Response
A new ISMP report warns of certain medication errors which appear to be linked to the rush to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 Medication Safety Page Launched By ISMP
A new ISMP webpage provides medication and medical device information to help healthcare workers treat patients with coronavirus.
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ISMP To Conduct Hospital Medication Safety Assessment For FDA
The ISMP has been charged with conducting an assessment of medication error safety at hospitals nationwide.
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ISMP Releases List Of Medication Safety Best Practices
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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Large Pharmacy Chains Pushing Refills Are Increasing The Risks Of Medication Errors: Report
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…