National Alert Network (NAN) Warning Issued about Age-Related COVID-19 Vaccine Mix-Ups

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) National Vaccine Errors Reporting Program has been receiving a steady stream of reported mix-ups between the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ...

The Just Culture Company and ISMP Announce Creation of Honorary Judy Smetzer Scholarships

Starting in 2022, The Just Culture Company will award three annual scholarships to honor Judy Smetzer, BSN, RN, vice president at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).

Multiple Error Pathways Possible with Monoclonal Antibody Products for COVID-19

ISMP Warns about Confusion Due to Co-Packaging and Labeling Issues

ISMP Urges Steps Be Taken to Prevent Mix-Ups between Pediatric and Age 12 and Up COVID-19 Vaccines

With the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine for young children, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is warning about the possibility of mix-ups between the pediatric formulation and the ...

ISMP Announces 24th Annual Cheers Award Recipients

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is proud to announce its 24th Annual Cheers Awards winners. The awards ceremony will be held as a virtual event on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

ISMP Warns about Mix-Ups between Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 Vaccines

Since the 2021-2022 influenza (flu) vaccine became available in September, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has received multiple reports of mix-ups.