Lesley RichardsAug 16, 20181 minSafety Strategies for Magnesium SulfateMagnesium Sulfate is considered a High Alert (HA) drug due to the increased potential for serious patient harm if used incorrectly. Think...
Lesley RichardsAug 15, 20183 minPUT USP <800> ON YOUR TO-DO LIST Lots to tackle before the 12/1/2019 deadline… By now, we’ve all heard about USP <797>, but have you heard about it’s little brother, USP...
Lesley RichardsJun 8, 20182 minCelebrate Positive Patient Safety!If a staff member makes a “good catch” or prevents a “miss”, recognize that! We all establish protocols to ensure a safe environment of...
Lesley RichardsJun 8, 20182 minDispelling Allergy MythsA patient is admitted and reports an allergy to an antibiotic. But it’s the same “antibiotic of choice” that their surgeon likes to use....