Three tips from The Joint Commission on handling these medications safely:
1. Develop lists. Based on use patterns within the facility, sentinel event data and medication errors, create lists of medications that may pose a risk. Work with your facility’s pharmacy consultant.
2. Separate and mark medications. Use stickers to mark hazardous medications and separate them in different bins or locations.
3. Make lists available. Keep hazardous and look-alike, sound-alike medication lists in areas where these medications may be administered.
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