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Managing risks associated with oxytocin infusions during labour
24 September 2024
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Safety strategies can minimise the risk of harms related to oxytocin infusion overdose and delayed therapy.
Managing the risk of confusion between injectable penicillin salts
4 October 2024
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Minimising the risk of confusion between injectable benzylpenicillin salt formulations may prevent harms.
Understanding when a check adds value to medication processes
11 October 2024
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Understanding what a check is, the principles of an effective check and factors to consider if introducing an independent second check to a medication process.
Understanding why temperature management is important for medicines storage
10 November 2022
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Temperature control and monitoring of storage areas to avoid temperature excursions; ensuring medicines are fit for purpose at administration to patients
Managing complexities of medication use across care boundaries
26 June 2024
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Exploring the risks for patients on complex or specialist medicines moving across care boundaries with a focus on strategies to reduce harms
Using generic liposomal amphotericin B
13 September 2024
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Learn about differences between generic Amphotericin B Tillomed Liposomal and Amphotericin B Gilead Liposomal, previously branded AmBisome.
Assessment and storage of medicines for self-administration
25 January 2023
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Suitable medicines must be stored safely and securely in accordance with organisational policy, while still supporting self-administration
MSATS - Safer use of insulin
30 January 2025
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Discussion of key current medication safety challenges within healthcare with a focus on the safe use of insulin; inspiring partnership across the system.
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