Three of the top 10 patient safety concerns directly involve medication management, according to the annual report from the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI).
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The DEA is changing the process for reporting loss of controlled substances
The DEA is changing the process for reporting loss of controlled substances.
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Drug Shortages Update: July 2023
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages.
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Is your facility DEA compliant?
Is your facility DEA compliant? If not, you may be risking patient safety, potential fines, and loss of licensure.
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Happy National Nurses Week!
Happy National Nurses Week to all our nursing colleagues, clients, friends, and family.
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Is your surgery center using a hood? Are you USP 797 compliant?
Is your surgery center using a hood? If so, have you done a full assessment to ensure you are compliant with USP 797?
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Drug Shortages Update: April 2023
This week we are once again providing an update on the most recent drug shortages.
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New Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Safe Healthcare Delivery in All Settings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has recently updated its core infection prevention and control practices for safe healthcare delivery in all settings. Is your facility fully compliant? What steps must you take to update your practices? This week we discuss the implications of the new guidelines on injection practices and medication safety.
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The 2023 Controlled Substance Assessment Quiz
This is our first annual competency assessment focused on controlled substances and regulatory compliance. Ongoing education and assessments of staff in the handling of controlled substances not only helps with compliance, it’s also a great way to enhance patient safety. How are you assessing your staff?
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How to prevent drug diversion
How to prevent drug diversion is something I spend significant time thinking about and talking about with my facilities. The ongoing opioid epidemic, along with staffing shortages affecting all facilities has greatly increased the risk. Whenever I have an opportunity to speak on this topic, I make it a point to remind everyone to expect diversion and develop systems before it happens. Are you taking steps to protect your patients and reduce your liability?