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FDA Updates Vinca Alkaloid Labeling for Preparation in Intravenous Infusion Bags Only
FDA alert about labeling updates for the preparation of vinca alkaloids to reduce the potential for unintended intrathecal (spinal) administration mentions ISMP’s publication of multiple reports about these errors.
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This article appeared on the Pharmacy Practice News website on February 23, 2021.
ECRI’s Partnership for Health IT Patient Safety issues safe practice recommendations to reduce overrides, missed notifications, interruptions from Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)
When I first applied for the International Medication Safety Management fellowship the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic did not yet exist. Fast forward a few months to my (virtual) interview with ISMP, we were all in our first lockdown. Much to my surprise, shortly after that interview I