Use Error Reports as a Tool to Enhance Safety

February 2024

Learning about errors that’ve occurred at other pharmacies is a key to helping prevent them from happening at yours.

Most med errors are due to system issues, not people...so a particular mix-up at one pharmacy is likely to happen at another.

But being aware of potential safety issues and setting up safeguards can reduce risk.

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Table of Contents

Needles & Syringes Choose the Most Appropriate Syringe
Electrolytes Keep Electrolyte Salts, Strengths, and Doses Straight
Medication Errors Use Error Reports as a Tool to Enhance Safety
Acetaminophen Revisit Acetaminophen Safety
Transitions of Care Promote Safe Transitions of Care With HIV Meds
Hematology & Oncology Be Prepared to Support Bloodless Medicine Protocols
Women's Health Be Familiar With New Zuranolone for Postpartum Depression
NatMed Spotlight Answer Questions About Cocoa for Heart Health or Cognition