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Dec 2, 2019
Drug diversion in hospitals is taking a toll on personal and professional lives, but unlike the national opioid crisis, data is hard to come by. Pharmacy thought leader Dennis Tribble looks into the void.
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Nov 20, 2019
Bolstered by collaboration with the healthcare industry, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirms drug resistance is a considerable threat to public health in 2019. Kalvin Yu takes a closer look at how insights from the report can help clinicians confront the risks of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Oct 21, 2019
The results of two separate studies on gravimetric preparation of hazardous and nonhazardous compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) point to more accurate products and the potential to capture significantly more errors than volumetric preparation.
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Sep 30, 2019
Learn some of the top insights shared by ISMP’s Director of Consulting Services in a recent CE course sponsored by BD. Michelle Mandrack, MSN, RN identifies common unsafe practices and at-risk behaviors associated with the preparation and administration of sterile medications that contribute to patient harm.
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Sep 9, 2019
Pathogenic microorganisms can adapt to the treatments used against them, rendering many antimicrobial medications ineffective. Learn how antimicrobial stewardship programs have the potential to impact infectious disease outcomes when supported by new technologies.
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Aug 5, 2019
Kelly Robke discusses highlights of a recent HIMSS panel on nursing practice, in which nurse leaders shared ideas to cultivate and support nursing innovation.
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Jun 24, 2019
Managing drug shortages is often an urgent and labor-intensive process for pharmacists. Discover how inadequate management tools contribute to what has become a chronic problem in the US, generating excess costs for healthcare.
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Jun 10, 2019
Challenged with investigating suspected diversion cases early in her career, BD thought leader Doina Dumitru developed a unique perspective on how to prevent these tragic events from happening in the first place. Learn why we need to get to root cause to address diversion.
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Jun 4, 2019
Because hospital drug diversion has been understudied, the BD Institute for Medication Management Excellence commissioned a new national survey of more than 650 hospital executives and providers to better understand diversion perceptions, behaviors and solutions.
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May 20, 2019
Vaccine-related supply chain and logistics are crucial to effective immunization programs. While their significance is often overlooked, disruptions within the cold chain can put patients at risk.
