ISMP Survey on the 2022-2023 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals.

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ISMP Survey on the 2022-2023 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals.

June 21, 2023

Institute for Safe Medication Practices. May 2023.

The integration of best practices into daily work is an indication of their usefulness and sustainability. This survey seeks to understand the broad use of 2022-2023 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals throughout health care to determine implementation successes and barriers. Data submission closes June 30, 2023.

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