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Special Precautions Issued for Carpuject Syringes

Jun 4, 2018 || Emily Schweich

Amid a critical drug shortage, manufacturer Hospira released special handling instructions for lots of Carpuject Luer Lock Glass Syringe products that potentially could contain cracked needle hubs and particulate.

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FDA Announces Injectable Opioid Recall

Mar 12, 2018 || Emily Schweich

Three lots of the injectable opioid medication Hydromorphone HCl, distributed by Hospira and Teva, were recalled due to broken and cracked glass vials.

medication safety, opioids, patient safety

medication safety

FDA Extends IV Fluid Expiration Dates

Jan 26, 2018 || Emily Schweich

The agency is combatting an intravenous fluid (IV) shortage as Puerto Rico, where many IV solutions are produced, recovers from Hurricane Maria.

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medication safety

FDA Combats IV Fluid Shortage

Jan 22, 2018 || Emily Schweich

The shortage is due to the effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, where much IV fluid is produced, and has been exacerbated by the severity of this year’s flu season.

hhs, medication safety

medication safety

CDC Says ‘Get Smart’ About Antibiotic Stewardship

Nov 15, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

The annual event encourages relevant stakeholders and the general public to engage in antibiotic stewardship in outpatient and inpatient settings.

cdc, medication safety, patient safety

medication safety

CDC Releases Opioid Prescription Guidance

Mar 22, 2016 || Matthew Buechner

The new recommendations are based on principles that promote alternative therapies and minimum effective opioid dosage. CDC also released fact sheets and other resources.

behavioral health, cdc, medication safety, patient safety

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CDC Announces Upcoming Opioid Prescribing Guidance

Dec 16, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

The guidance, open for a 30-day public comment period, will give providers more clarity on the appropriate use of opioid prescriptions outside of cancer and palliative care; comments are due Jan. 13.

behavioral health, cdc, medication safety, patient safety

medication safety

Drug Strategy Would Limit Opioid Sources for At-Risk Patients

Nov 25, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Obama administration proposal would add drug utilization review and restriction program to Medicare to fight opioid overuse.

behavioral health, cdc, hhs, medication safety, patient safety

medication safety

HHS Launches Interactive Opioid Drug Mapping Tool

Nov 4, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Tool gives physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals access to geographic comparisons of opioid prescribing habits and use.

behavioral health, cms, hhs, medication safety, patient safety, resources tools

medication safety

DEA Clarifies Controlled Substance Disposal Rule

Oct 24, 2014 || Matthew Buechner

The rule does not apply to unused portions of drugs given to patients in a hospital, but rather unused drugs from patients’ homes. Hospitals have until Nov. 8 to comply with DEA regulations.

medication safety

Association Urges DEA to Delay Enforcing Controlled Substance Provisions

Oct 7, 2014 || Staff

The association and eight other organizations expressed concern that new protocols for disposing of controlled substances will adversely affect hospitals.

medication safety

System Changes, Patient-Centeredness Improve Medication Safety

May 2, 2014 || Staff

Truman Medical Centers improved medication safety by changing their stocking practices, implementing evidence-based order sets, and using a patient-centered education strategy.

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