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
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
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
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
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
Bailey Klingaman explores the definitions of infusion nurses and pharmacists, the responsibilities that come with their titles, and how to enter the professions. Thank you to Pamela Jones McIntyre, MSN, RN, CRNI, OCN, Ig-CN, VA-BC and Chuck DiTrapano, RPh for
Marlene M. Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI®, shares her personal experiences with self-advocacy in infusion therapy. As a seasoned infusion professional, Dr. Steinheiser has not only advocated for her own safety and educated the clinicians around her, but has extended her
Eric Cropp, RPh, shares his personal story about a medication error that forever changed his life, how he became a patient safety advocate, and ways we can make medication administration safer for patients and caregivers. What Happened to Emily Jerry
