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This WebM&M highlights two cases of hospital-acquired diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in patients with type 1 diabetes. The commentary discusses the role of the inpatient glycemic team to assist with diabetes management, the importance of medication reconciliation in the emergency department (ED) for high-risk patients on insulin, and strategies to empower patients and caregivers to speak up about medication safety.
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. November 17, 2022;27(23).
ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. October 6, 2022;27(20):1-5.
de Bienassis K, Esmail L, Lopert R, Klazinga N for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Paris, France: OECD Publishing; 2022. OECD Health Working Papers, No. 147.
This WebM&M highlights two cases where home diabetes medications were not reviewed during medication reconciliation and the preventable harm that could have occurred. The commentary discusses the importance of medication reconciliation, how to compile the ‘best possible medication history’, and how pharmacy staff roles and responsibilities can reduce medication errors.