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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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ECRI Joins Global Leaders in Supporting World Patient Safety Day 2021
ECRI and its affiliate, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), advocate for safe maternal and newborn care; launches site with free resources and safety guidance.
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ISMP Calls for Manufacturers to Stop Printing Medication Barcodes Across Round Surfaces
ISMP Calls for Manufacturers to Stop Printing Medication Barcodes Across Round Surfaces
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