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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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