Category: Personal Stories

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In Support of the Second Victim

Eight years after the tragic medication error that led to two-year-old Emily Jerry’s death, Eric Cropp, RPh is still distraught over the events of that day. He currently advocates for patients and caregivers involved in medication errors, and supports second-victim

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The Power of the Pen

Chuck DiTrapano, RPh shares a habit that eventually became something more. He tell the story of how a simple “C” written in blue pen came to carry so much power and responsibility. Ever since my very first day on the

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Medication Errors: “A Pharmacist’s Tale”

JDJ Consulting Founder and President John Karwoski discusses a recent near-miss medication error and the actions he took to rectify the situation. He also provides suggestions for ways to prevent medication errors and near-misses in the future. I was working

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Medication Errors: My Near Miss

RxToolKit Founder Chuck DiTrapano shares his close-call with a medication error, what he learned from the experience, and resources for reporting errors or near-misses. About 6 years ago I was working as the IV pharmacist on second shift and I was

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Eric Cropp’s Story: Courage Under Fire

In 2006, Eric Cropp, RPh, lost his license, career, reputation, and more due to a fatal medication error. Eric Cropp went to jail; he is a convicted felon. What was Eric Cropp’s crime?…he was human. An error occurred that had tragic consequences

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