The self-assessment will allow respondents to compare their results with aggregate results of other organizations. The 2000 and 2004 assessments have helped hospitals improve medication safety, according to the release.
The AHA encourages all hospitals to participate. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 31, 2011.
Read the AHA release on the 2011 Medication Safety Self Assessment for Hospitals.
Read more coverage on medication safety:
– Obama Administration Wants Tighter Control on Prescriptions
– 3 Areas of Focus for Safe Drug Management
– 20 Questions Surgery Centers Should Ask to Ensure an Effective Safe Medication Management Program
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