COVID-19 Content. ISMP Medication Safety Alert!

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COVID-19 Content. ISMP Medication Safety Alert!

January 14, 2021

March 2020--January 2021.

Medication safety is improved through the sharing of frontline improvement experiences and concerns. These articles share recommendations to reduce risks associated with distinct areas of the medication use process. The topics discuss areas that require specific attention during the COVID-19 pandemic such as the use of smart pumps and automated dispensing cabinets.

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