ISMP (Institute for Safe Medical Practices) - http://www.ismp.org/ - website is an excellent resource to study to prevent medication errors. This site - - responds to medication errors by changing something in the usual process that may cause errors to be more likely. The website contains:
- Medication Safety tools and resources
- New standard concentrates of neonatal drug infusions
- Tall man lettering
- High alert medication list
- Pathways to medication safety
Guidance on individuals who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or attempting to conceive or father a child. Please refer to section on “Medical Screening and Surveillance; Alternative Duty” of ASHP Guidelines on Handling Hazardous Drugs
Chemotherapy and other medications that require special handling and safety suggestions
For compounding technicians
Environmentally Safe Medication disposal
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- http://www.fws.gov/news/NewsReleases/showNews.cfm?newsId=BD972725-A176-1841- 9F1266DD535BE6B1
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