Safe Administration of Vancomycin
My team of pharmacists and I are always on the lookout for ways to enhance medication safety in your ASC. Sometimes I notice a routine...
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Lesley Richards
Sep 24, 20202 min read
What CMS has to say aboutdrug security
When I talk about the security of medication, specifically controlled substances, most people immediately think of the DEA. On occasion,...
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Lesley Richards
Sep 24, 20202 min read
CONCENTRATED ELECTROLYTES
Concentrated electrolytes are considered High Alert drugs due to the elevated risk of causing serious patient harm if used improperly. I...
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Lesley Richards
Sep 24, 20201 min read
It's time to re-evaluate your narcotic inventory log
Diversion is an uncomfortable topic to discuss. When we discuss diversion prevention, we're really saying that it's essential to...
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Lesley Richards
Oct 4, 20181 min read
SURGICAL PROPHYLAXIS GUIDELINES FOR CEFAZOLIN (ANCEF)
ADULTS For most surgical procedures, joint clinical practice guidelines from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists,...
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Lesley Richards
Aug 16, 20181 min read
Customize Your Med Lists!
Sample Safety Strategies Lead to Citations! There are some wonderful medication safety resources available on the internet. ISMP, or the...
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Lesley Richards
Aug 16, 20181 min read
Safety Strategies for Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium Sulfate is considered a High Alert (HA) drug due to the increased potential for serious patient harm if used incorrectly. Think...
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