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Safe and secure handling, spillage and disposal of COVID-19 vaccines

19 August 2022Guidance on safe and secure handling, spillage and disposal of COVID-19 vaccines

Worked example of assessing the risk of transcribing

22 February 2022Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.

Risk assessing transcribing for administration

22 February 2022Various factors affect the risks associated with using transcribing for medicines administration.

Managing risk when supplying and administering COVID-19 treatments across the system

20 December 2021Differing models exist for the supply and administration of COVID-19 treatments. We guide through the risks and mitigations associated with each.

Using potassium permanganate for skin conditions or wound care

15 November 2021Potassium permanganate is a chemical product. We review the evidence for using it in wound care and highlight the risk of severe harm associated with wrong use.

Understanding safety risks with betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash

9 July 2021Serious side effects can be caused if betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash are swallowed. Providing clear patient directions can help prevent harm

Quality Improvement Alert - Cold Chain Management of COVID-19 Vaccines

19 May 2021An SPS quality improvement alert to highlight the requirements for safe and effective cold storage of COVID-19 vaccines

Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

16 March 2021Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.

Good governance guidance when handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines

2 March 2021Practice points to ensure good governance when planning or designing vaccination services where multiple vaccines are used.

Safe practice for handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines

2 March 2021A number of COVID-19 vaccines are available, all with different handling and dosing requirements; sites need to plan to reduce the risk of errors