The program aims to reduce medication errors by creating and promoting standard concentrations for oral and intravenous drugs. The project is funded by the Food and Drug Administration’s Safe Use ...

A 2026 review highlights how AI-based tools, including chatbots and large language models, are being applied to teach safe medication administration in nursing. These innovations now join established ...

How many bottles of unused or expired medication do you have in your medicine cabinet right now? Like leftover antibiotics or other prescriptions — or unused cold medicine or NSAIDs. So, when you have ...

Sept. 17 is World Patient Safety Day, designated by the World Health Organization to heighten awareness and invite action around patient safety for healthcare team members, patients, family members, ...

Accurate medication dosage calculation is a cornerstone of safe nursing and pharmacy practice. From basic formulas to advanced weight-based infusions, mastering these skills can prevent harmful errors ...

Medication Errors are an adverse event that occurs too often in ambulatory surgery centers, says W. Jan Allison, RN, CHSP, director of accreditation and survey readiness, clinical services department, ...

Washington health officials want to make sure you have the knowledge you need to keep your family safe when it comes to keeping medication in your home. Washington Poison Center and Forefront Suicide ...

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices named Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth as a recipient of its annual Cheers Award, which recognizes excellence in medication safety. The health ...

The current standard for medication tracking within healthcare systems demands a large amount of active human engagement, from scanning barcodes to manually counting units of medication. The manual ...

Investigational Products (IP) present a distinctively high-risk environment for labeling. Unlike commercial pharmaceuticals, ...

For older adults, both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play a vital role in treating health conditions. They help ease symptoms and support overall well-being. To ensure the ...

World Health Organisation (WHO) has decided to put a spotlight on improving medication safety, devoting this year's World Patient Safety Day on September 17 to the issue of medication-related harm.