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Medication Safety

From the AHRQ Innovations Exchange "Checklists with Medication Vest or Sash Reduce Distractions During Medication Administration" This process has also reduced medication errors.
Health Care Industry Can Learn About Safety From Aviation Industry  NurseZone Article including an interview with Dr. Pape
How to Create a Pill Card - From the AHRQ This guide was designed to help users create an easy-to-use "pill card" for patients, parents, or anyone who has a hard time keeping track of their medicines. Step-by-step instructions, sample clip art, and suggestions for design and use will help to customize a reminder card.
ISMP The Institute for Safe Medication Practices is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the healthcare community about safe medication practices.
NCC MERP The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention is an independent body comprised of 25 national & international organizations.
USP The United States Pharmacopeia helps to ensure that consumers receive quality medicines by establishing state-of-the-art standards that pharmaceutical manufacturers must meet.
Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming the Work Environment of Nurses A valuable resource book for redesigning work for patient safety. Institute of Medicine strives to provide advice that is unbiased, based on evidence, and grounded in science. Includes references to Dr. Pape's research. Book sections are viewable online
What is a medication error?
Medication Error Definition
March 16, 2008 Dennis Quaid Recounts Twins' Drug Ordeal CBS News article.
Medication Error Factors
Human and other factors contributing to medication errors.
   
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