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Medication safety

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Medication safety

June 21, 2012

With millions of prescriptions being written by hospitals each year, ensuring that each patient receives the right medication, in the right dosage, at the right time, is key.

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Pain management and sedation

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Analgesia and sedation

January 10, 2013
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Anticoagulation

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Anticoagulation

January 10, 2013
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General medication safety

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General Medication Safety

June 13, 2014
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Infusion pumps

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Infusion pumps

June 19, 2012

Intravenous medications represent an important source of risk to the patient.

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Labeling and packaging

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Medication labeling and packaging

January 10, 2013
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Small Bore Connectors

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Small Bore Connectors

September 6, 2016
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Storage

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Medication storage

June 13, 2014
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Addressing specific risks

  • Blood products
  • Hand hygiene
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    • Pain management and sedation
    • Anticoagulation
    • General medication safety
    • Infusion pumps
    • Labeling and packaging
    • Small Bore Connectors
    • Storage
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  • Perinatal safety
  • Surgical safety

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August 22, 2012
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August 22, 2012
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