Drug Formulary Review Archives – November 1, 2007
November 1, 2007
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Electronic prescribing can improve medication safety
A University of Washington study has found that potential prescribing errors frequently occur but don't generally reach the patient or cause harm. The researchers say the most severe errors may be reduced by implementing an electronic prescribing system with clinical decision-support capabilities. -
Medication errors cut by bar-coding and observation
A 54% reduction in medication administration errors was recorded at Pennsylvania's Lancaster General Hospital as a result of direct-observation methodology used to monitor medication administration before and after deployment of electronic medication administration records and bar-coded medication administration. -
Human factors engineering to improve technology
Implementing technology that considers human factors engineering in inpatient pharmacy operations processes of medication ordering, preparation, and dispensing can help pharmacies become safe and reliable while cutting costs and reducing turnaround times. -
Drug Criteria & Outcomes: Covering PONV from
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is an ever-present matter in the hospital setting that can occur in up to 30% of surgical patients and in up to 70-80% of high-risk individuals. -
Drug Criteria & Outcomes: Are we numb to the dangers of topical anesthetics?
An FDA Public Health Advisory has been issued regarding the use of topical anesthetics, specifically lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, and prilocaine administered in a cream, ointment or gel for cosmetic procedures. -
Drug Criteria & Outcomes: Most pediatric chemo errors affect patients
Researchers have found that the majority of chemotherapy errors for children with cancer affect the patients. -
2007 Salary Survey Results: Salary survey results follow trends
Hospital and health system pharmacist salaries revealed in Drug Formulary Review's 2007 salary survey are following industry trends.