ISMP Survey on High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings.

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ISMP Survey on High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings.

May 21, 2014

Horsham, PA: Institute for Safe Medication Practices; 2018.

Results from this survey informed the revision of a high-alert medication list used to raise awareness about drugs that have heightened potential to cause patient harm if used incorrectly.

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