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Disrespectful behavior in healthcare: has it improved? Please take our survey!
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    • ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute care edition. September 9, 2021;26(18);1-5.

    Disrespectful behavior is a persistent contributor to failures in medical care. This article summarizes influences that enable the acceptance and perpetuation of unprofessional behaviors and calls for data to assess its presence and impact in health care environments. The deadline for survey participation is now closed.
    More can be done to alleviate errors associated with pharmaceutical product labeling and packaging.
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    • ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. May 6, 2021;26(9):1-4.

    Look-alike labeling is a known contributor to medication errors. This article summarizes common factors resulting in packaging and labeling concerns. Recommendations for improvement include partnerships with industry regarding the use of risk management practices to improve the accuracy of labeling prior to product launch.
    Do you know what doses are being programmed in the OR? Make it an expectation to use smart infusion pumps with DERS.
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    • ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care Edition. 2020;25.
    Dose error-reduction systems (DERS) are standard functions in smart pumps. While they are designed to recognize dosing and programming errors, it has been observed that DERS are not fully utilized in operating rooms (OR). This article shares recommendations for addressing this medication safety gap including working with anesthesia providers and OR team members to establish use of DERS as an expected practice.
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