Purpose: The impact of an interactive CD-ROM program on the rate of medication administration errors made by nurses was studied. Methods: This randomized, controlled, nonblinded study was conducted at ...

Medication reconciliation is an important part of maintaining medication safety, and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses calls on all perioperative RNs to focus on safety during the six ...

A female Pharmacist scanning pill box. Barcode technology can reduce medication errors by ensuring that the right drug is administered to the right patient at the right time, in the right dose, using ...

CMS has issued a revision to its “30-minute” rule on the administration of medication in hospitals, according to a Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program blog post and a copy of the notification ...

CareFusion medical technology company will present the results of a closed-loop medication safety initiative completed with Corniche Hospital in the United Arab Emirates. The program shares data and ...

Here’s how metro-east and St. Louis area hospitals performed in the spring 2024 Leapfrog hospital safety grades. Getty A national watchdog group recently scored some southwestern Illinois and St.