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In this RxToolKit article, Maegan Brehm, PharmD explores infusion administration methods, which are used to propel a drug from its container (i.e. infusion bag, syringe, or bottle) to the patient. She covers the administration methods, the infusion devices used to achieve administration, and how each one works. There are many
In this RxToolKit article, Infusion Access Foundation’s (IAF) Maggie Lynch shares the details and mission of IAF’s Champions’ Weekend event. From what the weekend entails to how other patients and individuals can get involved, this latest blog covers the ins and outs of one of IAF’s most impactful initiatives. Who
In Part Two of 50 Celebs You Didn’t Known Had a Health Condition, Bailey Klingaman walks through the remaining of the 50 celebrities with health conditions. This includes a breakdown of the conditions they face (the symptoms, causes, and treatment options) and which celebrities have the condition. If you haven’t
In Part One of 50 Celebs You Didn’t Known Had a Health Condition, Bailey Klingaman walks through the celebrities with autoimmune diseases, disorders, and conditions. Learn about the conditions themselves (the symptoms, causes, and treatment options) and which of your favorite celebrities is dealing with something behind the scenes—or in
In this RxToolKit article, Katie Nesbitt, PharmD, BCPS introduces intravenous therapy, the conditions it treats, and why someone might choose this method of administration. She also explores the different types of vascular access devices, considerations for medication administration, complications associated with VADs and their management, and the pharmacist’s role in
Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Nurse Educator Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC and Director of Clinical Education Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI® join us to discuss the importance of continuing education (CE) for the nursing practice, including its benefits for clinicians, common barriers to learning, and available educational resources
Bailey Klingaman compiles a list of resources available for second victims of medication errors, the clinicians. These resources include guidance on supporting individuals with second victim syndrome, explanations on the process of recovery, and details on reporting errors to the appropriate authorities. With highly-publicized cases like the criminal case of
In the past two decades, patient safety has become a prevalent issue in our healthcare industry despite the introduction of numerous methods to combat medication errors and preventable harm. Led by a coalition advocating for change, the solution to the patient harm problem has been discovered: the creation of a
Two years after RaDonda Vaught was found guilty of negligent homicide and abuse of an impaired adult due to a medication error, she came forward in an interview with the World Socialist Web Site to share her account of the event and how she got through such an unimaginable experience.
Two years ago, a Nashville nurse was convicted of negligent homicide and impaired adult abuse after accidentally administering the wrong medication to a patient. Read the full facts of RaDonda Vaught’s case, including the support she recieved from hundreds of nurses and how her story sparked change across the country.
Dive into a list of the most common abbreviations and dosage conversions seen in infusion medication administration with Bailey Klingaman as she walks through frequently used IV formulas and calculations clinicians in the field should be familiar with. Understanding proper medication administration, including the calculations necessary to safely administer drugs
In this article, Dr. Jill Paslier, PharmD, CSP, FISMP analyzes the benefits of medication error surveillance and how it can enhance patient safety and improve clinical outcomes. Dr. Paslier provides three key components to implementing a successful MES program, and highlights the probable outcomes of increased monitoring. Introduction to Medication
