What is titration and why is it so important for safe medication administration? Chuck DiTrapano, RPh and Maegan Brehm, PharmD explore the significance and objectives of titration schedules, how they impact adverse reactions, and the application of titration to different
The Emily Jerry Foundation was founded almost two decades ago following a tragic and preventable medication error that resulted in the death of two-year-old Emily Jerry. Her father and founder of EJF, Chris Jerry, shares the Foundation’s journey and the
Bailey Klingaman walks through the technology available to infusion teams that relieve burdens on clinicians and reduce medication errors. From smart IV pumps to the new Smarthood™, explore the technology and its implications for patient safety. Intravenous (IV) infusion therapy is
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chuck DiTrapano, RPh and Bailey Klingaman explore the meaning of a culture of safety in clinical organizations. By understanding the motivation of clinicians and application of technology to the practice, organizations can assess the value of safety to its company culture.
