22 February 2022 · Example where medicines are prescribed by both the patient’s GP and specialist clinicians, and are administered in a patient’s home.
7 September 2022 · Healthcare professionals involved in the use of metolazone need to be aware of the differences between licensed and unlicensed products to ensure safe care.
7 September 2022 · Healthcare professionals who use vitamin D should be aware of the risks of toxicity and safe practice principles which may prevent patient harm
21 September 2022 · Safety risks and mitigation strategies are described to reduce the risk of errors with intravenous paracetamol in neonates, infants, and children.
28 October 2022 · There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.
10 November 2022 · Temperature control and monitoring of storage areas to avoid temperature excursions; ensuring medicines are fit for purpose at administration to patients
15 December 2022 · Understanding the role and responsibilities of the MSO in practice will assist organisations in delivering their medication safety agenda
15 December 2022 · Organisations should utilise resources to effectively drive improvement based on the learning from incidents, concerns, disputes and claims