Purpose: The impact of an interactive CD-ROM program on the rate of medication administration errors made by nurses was studied. Methods: This randomized, controlled, nonblinded study was conducted at ...

Medication reconciliation is an important part of maintaining medication safety, and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses calls on all perioperative RNs to focus on safety during the six ...

Background Double-checking of medication administration is a safety practice used in hospitals around the world. Independence is recommended as the key to effectiveness. Independent double-checking ...

A female Pharmacist scanning pill box. Barcode technology can reduce medication errors by ensuring that the right drug is administered to the right patient at the right time, in the right dose, using ...

OneDose’s new eMACC app digitizes medication cross-checks for EMS, aiming to reduce errors and streamline protocol updates ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. —The Bronson School of Nursing is redefining how nursing students learn medication administration through an innovative partnership with Western Michigan University Libraries’ 3D ...

Ronald Schneider, B.S.Pharm., M.H.A.; Jonathan Bagby, R.N., M.B.A., M.S.N.; Russ Carlson, R.N., B.S.N., M.H.A. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2008;65(23):2216-2219. In 1994 ...

Adventist Health Twin Cities received a D for unsafe medication and hygiene practices. French Hospital earned its 27th straight A grade for consistent patient safety success. Leapfrog rated hospitals ...

Sarasota County’s three hospitals all earned "A" grades in the fall 2023 safety report cards released Monday by The Leapfrog Group. Sarasota Memorial Hospital, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA ...