The Institute For Safe Medication Practices has released the "2014-2015 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals" to reduce medication errors that may cause patient harm.
The best practices are evidence-based, have been reviewed by an outside panel of experts and have been approved by the ISMP Board of Trustees. They include:
1. Dispense vinca alkaloids in a minibag of a compatible solution, rather than in a syringe.
Read the full article on Becker's Hospital Review.
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The best practices are evidence-based, have been reviewed by an outside panel of experts and have been approved by the ISMP Board of Trustees. They include:
1. Dispense vinca alkaloids in a minibag of a compatible solution, rather than in a syringe.
Read the full article on Becker's Hospital Review.
More Articles on Quality:
12 Recent Infection Control News Bites
3 Benefits of Checklists
June Speaker Spotlight: Matt Searles and Stuard Neiberg
