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In the continuous effort to comply with USP <797> and The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals, pharmacists are seeking products that save time and labor while supporting patient safety. Ready-to-use IV products are often cited as a means to meet those ends, as they eliminate the need to perform compounding and, therefore, can reduce the potential for medication errors and... Read more
The reliable, precise temperature monitoring of refrigerators and freezers is imperative to ensuring safety in the day-to-day operations of a large community health system. Temperature monitoring software offers the ability to track and trend this data, which can deliver significant benefits. However, successful temperature monitoring is dependent on robust staff training and education (see the SIDEBAR).
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While the number of new drug shortages has decreased every year since 2022, both the number of active drug shortages and the average duration of shortages have increased.1,2 Supply issues can impact any drug class or dosage form; however, sterile injectables consistently represent the majority of active shortages compared to oral, topical, and other dosage forms, due to the manufacturing complexities... Read more
Given the need to leverage automation for improved safety and efficiency, carousel technology is widely used in healthcare settings. At UNC Medical Center, a 985-bed hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, carousel technology is integral to optimizing inventory and storage while ensuring accurate and efficient distribution. With 10 carousels implemented throughout its pharmacies, UNC utilizes a consolidated... Read more
Comprehensive drug diversion programs have become increasingly advanced in recent years, thanks to the support of published guidelines, lessons learned from nationally published drug diversion cases and settlements, and knowledge sharing among health systems.1 However, program success is often reliant on the dedicated individuals driving this work across their organization. While guidelines speak to... Read more
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