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January • 22 • 2024
Recall of Vancomycin, Phenylephrine, and Fentanyl IV Bags Due to Potential Superpotency
On January 8, 2024, Leiters Health issued a voluntary recall of several batches of vancomycin IV bags, phenylephrine IV bags, and...
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January • 11 • 2024
Human Trafficking: Protect Victims and Your Organization
Human trafficking is the unlawful confinement and exploitation of persons for forcible participation in involuntary sex...
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December • 14 • 2023
Avoiding Patient Identification Errors
Patient identification errors can result in increased medical costs, delays in treatment or diagnosis, and in some cases, serious...
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December • 11 • 2023
Medication Management: Off-Label Drug Use
The FDA regulates the premarket approval of new drugs; however, it does not limit or control how medications are prescribed. Due...
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November • 20 • 2023
Communication-Related Error: Strategies to Minimize the Risk
Effective communication between providers is essential in the delivery of safe, quality patient care. Examining patterns of...
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October • 19 • 2023
Use of Plain Language Codes Can Save Lives
The implementation and use of plain language codes reduces code confusion and effectively communicates emergency situations...
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September • 18 • 2023
Fostering a Culture of Patient Safety Through Healthcare Leadership
Leadership plays a pivotal role in the development of a culture of patient safety. This can benefit both patients and providers.
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September • 14 • 2023
Cyber Risk: Phishing Scams & Fraudulent Instruction
Cybercrime is on the rise. Certain social engineering scams, such as fraudulent instruction requests and accounts receivable...
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September • 7 • 2023
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Mitigating Surgical Aspiration Risk
Recent anecdotal reports have raised concern that delayed gastric emptying associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists can increase...
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August • 24 • 2023
Best Practices for Patient Discharge to Avoid Escalation and Liability
When patient discharge is necessary, best practices can help providers avoid escalation and reduce practitioner liability.
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