Tag: high-alert medications
Key Medication Safety Terms Patients Should Know and Use
Learn the key medication safety terms every patient should know - from the Eight Rights to adverse drug events and high-alert medications - to prevent dangerous errors and take control of your health.
How to Ensure Medication Safety in Hospitals and Clinics: Best Practices and Real-World Challenges
Medication errors cause thousands of preventable deaths each year in hospitals and clinics. Learn the proven safety practices, high-risk drugs to watch for, and how patients and staff can work together to stop errors before they happen.
How to Document Safety Alerts on Your Medication List: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Teams
Learn how to properly document safety alerts on medication lists to prevent deadly errors. Follow evidence-based steps from ISMP and WHO guidelines to protect patients using high-risk drugs like insulin, opioids, and anticoagulants.