safety

Competency testing is the “foundation of everything” involved in sterile compounding safety, said ...

MAY 23, 2025

Preventing medication errors is an essential component of caring for patients and must be a core mission of every ...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This article explores the nature of workarounds and examines specific examples related to the relatively new ...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Compliance with smart pump dose error reduction software was mired at around 85% at University Hospitals, in ...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Of all the uncertainties surrounding hazardous drug handling, we now have one sure stake in the ground, and that is ...

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A three-day walkout by pharmacists affiliated with Walgreens and CVS pharmacies to protest working conditions ended ...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Despite the healthcare industry’s increased focus on advancing health equity and improving patient safety, ...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When accrediting bodies such as The Joint Commission and the ACHC come calling, they will be assessing virtually ...

APRIL 20, 2023

The medication intelligence company Bluesight will host a virtual symposium that addresses challenges related to ...

MARCH 1, 2023

Enhancing a hazardous drug (HD) safety program with manufacturing quality processes and emerging technologies can ...

DECEMBER 14, 2022

White bagging is jeopardizing patient safety and exacerbating supply chain problems for hospitals and health ...

MAY 13, 2021

Thoughtful planning, staff engagement and carefully crafted messaging are key to a successful rollout of medication ...

MARCH 31, 2021