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Tag: Patient safety
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How to Avoid Antibiotic Stewardship Deficiencies
This week we are discussing best practices on how to avoid antibiotic stewardship deficiencies.
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Our 2021-2022 Flu Season Benchmarking Study
Our 2021-2022 flu season benchmarking study is complete and available for our clients. Take a look and see how your facility did. Do you know what the specialty averages are? Where do you rank relative to facilities in your specialty? How about overall? Did you meet or exceed the vaccination expectations?
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Should Ephedrine be on Count?
This week we are addressing the ongoing shortage of sterile water for injection and sodium chloride for injection.
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Addressing Shortages of Sterile Water for Injection and Sodium Chloride 0.9% for Injection
This week we are addressing the ongoing shortage of sterile water for injection and sodium chloride for injection.
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Drug Shortages Update: February 2022
Drug shortages currently stand at over 100 different medications with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noting 111 products as being unavailable in 2022.
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Victor Alves Presenting Live Continuing Education Program on Medication Safety
OctariusRx President and Consultant Pharmacist Victor Alves is presenting “Medication Safety and Regulatory Compliance in Ambulatory Surgery Centers”, a live continuing education program for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
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The Year in Review: 2021
It’s that time of year again. Unbelievably, we are quickly approaching 2022 and it’s time to look back at of the biggest topics of 2021. Every year is full of actionable headlines to consider and challenges to overcome. Our goal is to help our clients navigate successfully though the important issues of the ever-changing healthcare landscape. Below is a summary of the top ten topics that generated the most questions and interest in 2021.
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Our Christmas Wish List for Better Surveys
Our Christmas Wish list is succinct this year. After enduring nearly two years on the COVID-19 rollercoaster, we have become more grateful for the more modest things in life. This week we are discussing simple things facilities can ask Santa for that would make surveys easier. What’s on your list?
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Three things to do now to avoid deficiencies in the new year
In this week’s post, we are discussing three things to do now to avoid deficiencies in the new year. There are always additional tasks to be completed and our work is never done, but there are items we take for granted that have a large impact on patient safety and survey success. Here are three items you should review to make sure you end the year on a good note and begin the new year strong.