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Primary Care MedRec Guide

WebIn 4 academic primary care clinics, completeness of medication lists improved from 20.4% to 50.4% ( p < 0.001) after a MedRec intervention was implemented. Patient participation in …

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TALLman Lettering

WebTALLman lettering is a method of applying upper-case lettering to sections of LASA drug names as a differentiation strategy. Canadian TALLman Lettering List Principles for the …

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Good Label and Package Practices Guide

WebHealth Canada and ISMP Canada are pleased to announce the release of the Good Label and Package Practices Guides for Prescription Drugs and for Non-prescription Drugs …

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Medication Error and Patient Safety: A Systems Approach

Web© Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada 2015® Alignment with CPSI Patient Safety Competencies 1. Contribute to a culture of safety 2. Work in teams for

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High-Alert Medications and System Safety

Web©2018 Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP Canada) Provincial Advisory Committee • Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

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Where can I find patient and family resources for medication

Webwww.saferhealthcarenow.ca Developed by ISMP Canada for Safer Healthcare Now!2015 Page 2 of 2 Medication Reconciliation (MedRec) PATIENT/FAMILY-MAINTAINED …

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Opioid Stewardship ISMP Canada

WebOpioid Stewardship may be described as coordinated interventions designed to improve, monitor, and evaluate the use of opioids in order to support and protect human health. …

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Safe Infusion Therapy for Home and Community Care

WebWith support from Health Quality Ontario, ISMP Canada developed standardized intravenous drug information monographs to support safe infusion therapy for patients …

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Mandatory Reporting of Serious ADRs and MDIs ISMP Canada

WebIt will be mandatory for hospitals to report serious adverse drug reactions (serious ADRs) and medical device incidents (MDIs) to Health Canada, effective December 16, 2019. …

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MEDICATION RECONCILIATION IN ACUTE CARE

WebThis is considered to be ‘best practice’ in medication reconciliation. Medication reconciliation is a formal process in which healthcare providers work together with patients, families …

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Who should be involved in medication reconciliation and …

Webnurse’s role (NP, RN, RPN) is integral to the medication reconciliation process. They are often the first point of contact between a patient/client and the healthcare team. Nurses …

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Primary Care MedRec Guide

WebTo facilitate quality improvement initiatives in Ontario HQO has developed a comprehensive Quality Improvement Framework that brings together the strengths of several QI science …

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Opioids in Acute Pain CAMH

WebHelping Minimise the Risks Associated with Opioid Use in Acute Pain. We have developed this complimentary module series to enable you to dispense appropriate doses and …

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Acceptable Abbreviations

WebAcceptable Abbreviations for Prescription Health Product Labels in Canada The abbreviations listed are deemed acceptable for prescription health product labels in …

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PHARMACY PATIENT SAFETY PROGRAM RESOURCE BOOK

WebThe patient safety movement has been active in Canada for more than 10 years, and up to now has been focused primarily on institutional practice. Our next steps are to better …

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Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

WebStep 1. Select process and assemble the team. Step 2. Diagram the process. Step 3. Brainstorm potential failure modes and determine their effects. Step 4. Identify the …

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Medication Safety Issues During COVID-19

Web©2020 Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada Medication Safety Issues During COVID-19 CACCN November 30, 2020 Carolyn Hoffman RN BSN MN CEO

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Failure mode and effects analysis: A tool for identifying risk in

WebTABLE 1 Steps in the FMEA process. Step 1. Select process and assemble the team. Step 2. Diagram the process. Step 3. Brainstorm potential failure modes and determine their …

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Opioid Pain Medicines Information for Patients and Families

WebConstipation, nausea, dry mouth, itchiness, sweating, and dizziness can happen often with opioids. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if your side effects are hard to manage. Your …

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