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December 4, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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This year's #PatientSafetyDay called for action to prevent avoidable harm in paediatric care.

Learn more about the factors impacting child patients in the thread below👇 and read our #DeepDive for more on #MedicationErrors 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
September 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Dr @MonicaHarbellMD at the APSF panel on technology in the OR to support #medicationsafety.
- #AI/augmented reality
- #RFID tags
- Barcode scanning

Does your hospital use any of these? What benefits and pitfalls do you see?
#patientsafety #medicaltech #medicationerrors #PGA78
December 7, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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We hope you've enjoyed following #MedicationErrorsFridays as we've explored the critical stages, vulnerable populations, & other areas where errors can occur, such as #MedicalDevices.

Be sure to read #UppsalaReports for more on #MedicationErrors 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
July 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸? #MedicationErrors aren't limited to just medicines. They can occur in these areas as well:

💉 Vaccines
🩸 Medical devices
💊 Supplements
🩺 Diagnostics

We go beyond medicines in the thread below👇

Get the full scoop 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
February 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Important Drug–Drug Interactions Every Nurse & Med Student Must Know | High‑Risk Combinations
#pharmacology #medicine #nursing #health #drugs #druginteraction #medicationerrors #nurselife #medstudent #VikaasShandily #clinicalpharmacology #studygram #nclex #patientSafety #lasix #warfarin #nitrates
January 23, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Medication errors impact millions each year, but they’re preventable. Empower healthcare providers with tools and insights to reduce errors and improve patient safety every day. Let's save lives, together.
#MedicationErrors #PatientSafety #HealthcareInnovation
umc-pv.bsky.social Uppsala Monitoring Centre @umc-pv.bsky.social · Jun 9
#MedicationErrors are a leading cause of avoidable harm in healthcare, affecting millions of people worldwide each year.

By understanding the different types of errors & finding effective ways to prevent them, we can improve the safety of medicines for everyone ✅

#pharmacovigilance #PatientSafety
June 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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#MedicationErrors are a leading cause of avoidable harm in healthcare, affecting millions of people worldwide each year.

By understanding the different types of errors and finding effective ways to prevent them, we can improve the safety of medicines for everyone ✅

👉 http://ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
March 16, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Children are more vulnerable to #MedicationErrors due to unclear dosing guidelines and a lack of child-specific medications.

Learn more about the factors impacting child patients in the thread below👇 and read our #DeepDive for more 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
January 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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#MedicationErrors are a leading cause of avoidable harm in healthcare, affecting millions of people worldwide each year.

By understanding the different types of errors and finding effective ways to prevent them, we can improve the safety of medicines for everyone ✅

Learn more 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
umc-pv.bsky.social
Children are more vulnerable to #MedicationErrors due to unclear dosing guidelines and a lack of child-specific medications.

Learn more about the factors impacting child patients in the thread below👇 and read our #DeepDive for more 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF

#paediatrics #pharmacovigilance
July 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
umc-pv.bsky.social
#MedicationErrors are a leading cause of avoidable harm in healthcare, affecting millions of people worldwide each year.

By understanding the different types of errors & finding effective ways to prevent them, we can improve the safety of medicines for everyone ✅

#pharmacovigilance #PatientSafety
June 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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🤰🏾Pregnant patients are especially vulnerable to #MedicationErrors due to the potential impact on the patient's health and unborn baby.

Learn more about the factors impacting pregnant patients in the thread below👇 and read our #DeepDive for more 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
June 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
umc-pv.bsky.social
𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸? #MedicationErrors aren't limited to just medicines. They can occur in these areas as well:

💉 Vaccines
🩸 Medical devices
💊 Supplements
🩺 Diagnostics

We go beyond medicines in the thread below👇

Get the full scope of medication errors in #UppsalaReports 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
July 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Proper use of drug

Medication errors in a residential care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities and in a psychiatric hospital

#MedicationErrors
#Psychiatric
#Hospitals
#ResidentialFacilities
#IntellectualDisability
#RiskManagement

www.em-consulte.com/article/1808...
Medication errors in a residential care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities and in a psychiatric hospital
Medication errors in a residential care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities and in a psychiatric hospital
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May 11, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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20 residents received incorrect medication at Vienna care home #elderlycare #medicationerrors #Vienna
20 residents received incorrect medication at Vienna care home
ORF reported that 20 residents at a retirement home run by Vienna’s Häuser zum Leben were given incorrect medication over an extended period. The team leader of the home’s medical support team and the home’s director have been relieved of their duties. A report outlining the facts has also been s…
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August 17, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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The use of integrated digital tools in primary care can significantly reduce medication errors, according to a study funded by the Department of Health and Social Care through the National Institute for Health and Care Research

#ukpharmacy #generalpractice #medicationerrors

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Digital systems in general practice could reduce medication errors
The use of integrated digital tools in primary care can significantly reduce medication errors, according to a study funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) through the National…
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August 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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RaDonda Vaught, the nurse convicted after a fatal medication error, now advocates for hospital safety reform. Her case highlights that medi…

#Healthcarequality #Hospitalsafety #Medicalerrors #Medicationerrors #PatientSafety

#Healthcarequality #Hospitalsafety #Medicalerrors #Medicationerrors #Pa…
Nurse's Fatal Error Becomes Safety Advocacy Mission
RaDonda Vaught, the nurse convicted after a fatal medication error, now advocates for hospital safety reform. Her case highlights that medi… #Healthcarequality #Hospitalsafety #Medicalerrors #Medicationerrors #PatientSafety
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July 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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As we age, we often rely on medications to manage our health. This makes us more vulnerable to #MedicationErrors.

Learn more about the factors impacting elderly patients in the thread below👇 and read our #DeepDive into medication errors in #UppsalaReports 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
March 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Pregnant patients are especially vulnerable to #MedicationErrors due to the potential impact on the patient's health and unborn baby.

Learn more about the factors impacting pregnant patients in the thread below👇 and read our #DeepDive for more 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
umc-pv.bsky.social
As we age, we often rely on medications to manage our health. This makes us more vulnerable to #MedicationErrors.

Learn more about the factors impacting elderly patients in the thread below👇 and read our #DeepDive into medication errors in #UppsalaReports 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
June 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸? @who.int has found that at least 1 in 20 patients experience preventable medication-related harm globally. Understanding the critical stages where #MedicationErrors occur is essential to preventing avoidable harm.

Learn more about the critical stages in the thread below👇
An illustrative cycle of the critical stages of medication errors. The stages are prescribing, dispensing, administering, storage, and monitoring. Each stage is accompanied by text and an icon.
June 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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A pharmacist checklist for direct oral anticoagulant management: Raising the bar [Can Pharm J (Ott)] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5843121/
Lista de verificación → https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5843121/bin/756926_App1_online_supp.pdf #MedicationErrors #ptsafety
November 18, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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🚨 Are You Making These Pharmacy Negligence Mistakes?

😟 Did you know that gross negligence could lead to lawsuits, while vicarious liability holds employers responsible for staff mistakes?

👉 epharmily.com/blogs/60/Neg...

#PharmacySafety #MedicationErrors #PharmacyLaw #PatientSafety #PharmacistLife
Negligence in Pharmacy Practice: Understanding the Risks and...
Table of contents What is Negligence in Pharmacy Practice ? Types of Negligence in Pharmacy Practice. Strategies to Avoid Negligence in Pharmacy Practice Proof of Negligence in Pharmacy Practice.   ...
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May 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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In #SophieWillis's latest feature, she explores 'look-alike sound-alike' medicines and how electronic prescribing systems may be exacerbating error rates

#LASAs #medicationerrors #prescribing #medicationsafety
Are electronic prescribing systems increasing the risk of ‘look-alike sound-alike’ medication errors?
On 10 May 2024, three-week-old Sidra Aliabase died after being wrongly prescribed sodium acid phosphate instead of sodium chloride, “at approximately five times the recommended dose for a neonate of…
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May 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM