It’s no secret that the opioid crisis has taken hold across the country. We continually see news reports and stories that highlight its serious repercussions. Earlier this… Read more “The Opioid Crisis in Hospitals – What You May Not Know”
Tag: Medication Administration
Using Analytics Tools to Control Drug Diversion: Hackensack University Medical Center
The news has been inundated with reports of the increasing prevalence of opioid use throughout the country. Dubbed the “opioid crisis,” addiction to controlled substances is no… Read more “Using Analytics Tools to Control Drug Diversion: Hackensack University Medical Center”
Benefits of Insourced, Automated IV Compounding: Lessons in Successful Implementation from the University of Rochester Medical Center
Medication compounding is a complicated and high-stakes operation that many hospitals have outsourced to compounding centers in an effort to save money and cut down on liability.… Read more “Benefits of Insourced, Automated IV Compounding: Lessons in Successful Implementation from the University of Rochester Medical Center”
Pulling Back the Curtain on Drug Diversion
As the opioid crisis becomes more prevalent in American society, healthcare systems are beginning to acknowledge the need for drug diversion prevention programs within their walls. With… Read more “Pulling Back the Curtain on Drug Diversion”
World Health Organization Takes on Medication Errors
Last week we celebrated Medication Safety Week, an event that was first recognized in 1999 by the Women’s Heart Foundation to bring to light the dangers of… Read more “World Health Organization Takes on Medication Errors”
Medication Management Council’s Top 10 Compliance Best Practices for 2017
The Medication Management Council is a thought leadership initiative of Omnicell. Formed in June 2014, the Council’s mission is to identify medication management best practices and generate… Read more “Medication Management Council’s Top 10 Compliance Best Practices for 2017”
Is Your Hospital Prepared for Chapter Guidelines? Here’s What You Should Be Doing Now.
Health-system pharmacists and others dealing with hazardous drugs have July 1, 2018 top of mind. This is the date when the US Pharmacopeial Conventions’ Chapter <800> Hazardous… Read more “Is Your Hospital Prepared for Chapter Guidelines? Here’s What You Should Be Doing Now.”
Disruptive Medication Processes Lead to Increases in Errors
Interruptions and distractions are a constant in nursing, especially when it comes to the medication ordering and administration process. To ensure optimal patient safety, the medication pass… Read more “Disruptive Medication Processes Lead to Increases in Errors”
Calling For A “Sixth” Patient Right
The five patient “rights” of nursing include the following: right patient, right medication, right dose, right time, and right route. To further improve patient safety and outcomes,… Read more “Calling For A “Sixth” Patient Right”
Drug Diversion: A Nurse’s Practices Raise Concerns with Peers
By JoAnne L. Myhre, CPhT, BA, Drug Diversion Program Manager, Allina Health This first-hand account of a real diversion incident describes how it was uncovered and addressed… Read more “Drug Diversion: A Nurse’s Practices Raise Concerns with Peers”
