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Safety Considerations for IV Push Amid Drug Shortages
In this recorded learning session, speakers will review potential adverse drug events (ADEs) associated with IV push medication preparation and administration, particularly in the context of IV flu...
The Misuse of AI Chatbots in Healthcare: Risks, Realities, and Responsible Innovation
Overview AI chatbots and other large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being used for healthcare-related advice, despite not being designed or regulated for such purposes. Many individuals wo...
Reusable medical equipment is essential to patient care but gaps in device safety and quality assurance can create hidden infection risks across healthcare settings. Watch this brief informational ...
Ask Better Questions, Make Better Decisions: Laying the Groundwork for Evidence-Informed Action
Recording available Overview In today's fast-paced healthcare environment, Canadian healthcare leaders are often called to make critical decisions in high pressure situations, under stress, with li...
Foundations in Medication Safety | Exclusively for Nursing Homes in Florida
Recording available How to Strengthen Nursing Home Medication Safety by Participating in ECRI's Medication Safety Project for Nursing Homes Overview Learn more about ECRI's new Foundations in Medic...
Sustaining Life during a ”Digital Darkness” Event
Recording available The Role of IT and Engineering in Safeguarding Patient Care during an Emergency Overview A healthcare organization’s technology infrastructure—its hardware, software, networks, ...
Applying Best Practices to Prevent Wrong Drug Errors Associated with Generic Names
This webinar explores the causes and risks of wrong drug errors, with a focus on drug name similarities, formulation confusion, and confirmation bias among healthcare practitioners. It highlights r...
Accountability in the Healthcare Workforce: The Case for a Just Culture
Recording available Overview In healthcare, even well-meaning organizations may shame and blame their workforce in the aftermath of medical error. But a punitive response to error is costly, unsust...
Safe Medicine, Safe Care: What You Need to Know About IV Push Medications
Using examples of events that have been reported to the ISMP National Medication Errors Reporting Program (ISMP MERP), data from cost-effectiveness research studies, and first-hand experience shift...