Clinical Pearl #5
📌Heparin Lock Flush Solution
✅Packaged in a 10ml vial
✅Strength: 1ml = 10 IU of Heparin Sodium.
📌Used to maintain the patency of intravenous injection devices, catheters and NOT INDICATED FOR ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY.
#patientsafety
#medicationerrors
Nobody: A pharmacist in the community pharmacy just about to have their lunch after a long shift and this patient walks in.
📌Proper patient counselling when issuing medication is a non-negotiable necessity.
#MedX
#PatientCounselling
#PatientCare
#Pharmacists
#MedicationErrors
Did you know preventable errors, accidents, and infections at hospitals are one of the top causes of death in the US? Learn more: bit.ly/3s6JsL7
#HospitalDangers #HospitalSafety #HospitalInfections #HospitalErrors #HospitalPatients #MedicalErrors #MedicationErrors
Dangers lurk in hospitals. Get our free eBook for tips to reduce your risk of harm, including from medication errors & infections: bit.ly/31uffet
#HospitalSafety #PatientSafety #PatientEmpowerment #HospitalPatients #HospitalInfections #MedicationErrors #HospitalErrors
Upcoming Med Errors CE event from Southeast Regional Society - April 25, 6:30-9PM (EDT)
FREE for FSHP members and nurses, $125 for nonmembers
Find details at 👉fshp.org/SoutheastSocie…
#MedicationErrors #continuingeducation #pharmacy #pharmacist #pharmacy technician
Think nurses should have more legal protections against medical errors? Based on unanimous approval of a new, first-of-its-kind state law, the Kentucky legislature agrees. ormanager.com/briefs/kentuck…
#medicalerrors #decriminalization #medicationerrors
A new study models how clinicians think about drug-drug interactions, finding 19 cognitive cues used to detect and manage them: ormanager.com/briefs/study-m… #DDI #medicationsafety #medicationerrors
#FSHP2024 Sessions & Speakers: Preceptor Development on Saturday and Medication Errors on Sunday. Details & registration 👉 fshpannualmeeting.com
#pharmacy #pharmacist #pharmacy technician #mederrors #medicationerrors #preceptor
Transitioning from error-prone paper MARs to an eMAR can significantly reduce #medicationerrors . ECP's #controlledsubstancecount feature automatically adjusts medication inventory to keep counts accurate.
Request a live look through the link below hubs.la/Q0216mcJ0
Are you still using error-prone paper records? It's time to upgrade with ECP. Not only does ECP simplify charting and improve overall efficiency, but the software helps reduce #medicationerrors and promotes #compliance .
Click here to learn more hubs.la/Q023h_Ks0
The SIG for the Investigation of #MedicationErrors in ICUs concluded its work! The report showcases findings gathered via literature review & survey & focus group discussions & a Delphi panel used by the SIG to develop and prioritise policy recommendations eahp.eu/sites/default/…
Tonight’s #13investigates story is almost ready for air. Hope you join us at 11pm.
WTHR.com #13news #medication errors #pharmacy 💊 #pharmacist #medication #errorreporting
Did you know that pharmacies can send medications directly to ECP? This real-time connection reduces #medicationerrors by ensuring med passes and MARs are accurate and up to date.
Learn how to get connected here hubs.ly/Q01RnL-s0
#pharmacyinterface #eMAR
Still using error-prone paper records? Time to upgrade with ECP. Not only does ECP simplify charting and improve #efficiency , but the software helps reduce #medicationerrors and promotes compliance.
Learn more here hubs.la/Q01Mq2Qz0
#medpass #assistedlivingsoftware #eMAR
📢 Webinar on engaging patients for #patientsafety 🤝Join us for #WPSD2023 on 18/09, where patients, healthcare professionals, experts & policymakers will discuss the advantages of educating patients to report harm from #medicationerrors .🏥
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Use these strategies to decrease the risk of #medicationerrors related to #lookalike #soundalike drugs. Read the entire #APSFNewsletter article, and check out the APSF Lookalike Vial Gallery for the latest pictures! #anesthesia
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Great diagram that the meds management team/MSO team are considering how we can use in future
Medicationerrors related to #lookalike #soundalike drugs have resulted in severe patient harm. For how we can decrease the risk of these errors, stay tuned for Part 3 on Thursday! #medicationsafety #patientsafety #anesthesia #anesthesiology
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Review these resources on preventing medication errors in nursing, safe practice recommendations, and reducing medication errors in specific settings. ow.ly/C0VN50P0Bxl
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