Medication Safety

Developing Medication Safety Across The System (MSATS)

15 September 2023Medication Safety Across the System (MSATS) provides resources and networking to inspire and equip individuals in promoting the safe use of medicines.

Giving intermittent intravenous infusions by gravity in adults

12 July 2023Infusion by gravity is not the preferred method of administration, but may be necessary in some circumstances. Ensure a risk assessment is undertaken.

Medication safety across the system: time critical medicines

28 June 2023Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on time critical medicines; inspiring partnership across the system.

Managing the risks of using effervescent tablets in children

9 March 2023Careful use of effervescent or soluble tablets to deliver part tablet doses for children and neonates can minimise risks of toxicity or suboptimal therapy.

Assessment and storage of medicines for self-administration

25 January 2023Suitable medicines must be stored safely and securely in accordance with organisational policy, while still supporting self-administration

Implementing self-administration of medicines

25 January 2023Individuals receiving healthcare should be supported to continue to self-administer existing/new medications unless there are reasons why they are unable to

Self-administration of medicines

25 January 2023Self-administering medicines in all care settings and at home can benefit both individuals and organisations; it should be encouraged where safely achievable

Accessing resources for patients on high risk medicines

19 December 2022A number of resources are available to support the safe use of high-risk medicines. Healthcare professionals should ensure they are available for their patients

Collaboration opportunities to improve medication safety

15 December 2022Practical guidance on effective collaboration opportunities to promote medication safety improvements

Communication opportunities to improve medication safety

15 December 2022Effective communication allows for timely responses to new and emerging medication risks and the sharing of potential safety solutions.