Database/Directory SafeMedication.com. Citation Text: American Society of Health-system Pharmacists; ASHP Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL March 6, 2005 American Society of Health-system Pharmacists; ASHP SafeMedication.com features complete, easy-to-read information on more than 800 drugs. The site helps patients find the important information they need to use medications safely and effectively. Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: American Society of Health-system Pharmacists; ASHP Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Policy Positions and Guidelines. March 6, 2005 ASHP IV Adult Continuous Infusions. January 18, 2017 Eliminating Dangerous Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols. July 6, 2005 Injectable Opioid Shortages: Suggestions for Management and Conservation. 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ASHP statement on bar-code verification during inventory, preparation, and dispensing of medications. March 9, 2011
Potentially dangerous confusion between Bloxiverz (neostigmine) injection and Vazculep (phenylephrine) injection. April 1, 2015
Move toward full use of metric dosing: eliminate dosage cups that measure liquids in fluid drams. Use cups that measure mL. July 8, 2015
Safe handling of concentrated electrolyte products from outsourcing facilities during critical drug shortages. June 13, 2018
Potential inaccuracy of electronically transmitted medication history information used for medication reconciliation. February 26, 2014
Warning! Severe burns and permanent scarring after glacial acetic acid (≥99.5%) mistakenly applied topically. February 6, 2013
Burnout and secondary traumatic stress in health-system pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic. June 30, 2021
Impact of interoperability of smart infusion pumps and an electronic medical record in critical care. September 23, 2020
Disclosure of unanticipated events: creating an effective patient communication policy (part 2 of 3). March 6, 2005
Disclosure of unanticipated events: the next step in better communication with patients (part 1 of 3). March 27, 2005
Strategies and tips for maximizing failure mode and effect analysis in your organization. March 27, 2005
Transitions of Care Consensus Policy Statement American College of Physicians-Society of General Internal Medicine-Society of Hospital Medicine-American Geriatrics Society-American College of Emergency Physicians-Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. April 22, 2009
Improving safety by evaluating the impact of the supply chain and drug shortages on health-systems. March 29, 2023
American Geriatrics Society 2019 Updated AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. June 12, 2019
American Geriatrics Society 2023 updated AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. August 16, 2023
ASHP national survey of pharmacy practice in hospital settings: dispensing and administration—2017. October 31, 2018
Hand Hygiene Project: Best Practices from Hospitals Participating in the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare Project. December 8, 2010
Evaluation of policies limiting opioid exposure on opioid prescribing and patient pain in opioid-naive patients undergoing elective surgery in a large American health system. March 8, 2023
State-Wide Initiative to Standardize the Compounding of Oral Liquids in Pediatrics. February 26, 2014
ASHP National Survey of Pharmacy Practice in Hospital Settings: clinical services and workforce-2021. October 19, 2022
ASHP Guidelines on the Safe Use of Automated Compounding Devices for the Preparation of Parenteral Nutrition Admixtures. June 15, 2022
ASHP national survey of pharmacy practice in hospital settings: prescribing and transcribing-2019. September 30, 2020
Reducing the Risks of Wrong-Site Surgery: Safety Practices from The Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare Project. October 8, 2014
Systems thinking for managing COVID-19 in health care systems: seven key messages. September 23, 2020
FDA alerts patients and health care professionals of EpiPen auto-injector errors related to device malfunctions and user administration. April 8, 2020
Using a spare medication vial to store multiple medications: a potentially fatal in-home medication error. March 6, 2019
Tackling ambulatory safety risks through patient engagement: what 10,000 patients and families say about safety-related knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes after reading visit notes. June 6, 2018