ISMP Alert Republished with Permission: https://home.ecri.org/blogs/ismp-alerts-and-articles-library/manufacturer-s-dexmedetomidine-premixed-iv-bags-may-be-packaged-within-an-overwrap-labeled-as-acetaminophen A Hikma product with an overwrap labeled acetaminophen injection 1,000 mg/100 mL (NDC 0143-9386-01, lot number 24070381, expiration date 09/2025) (Figure 1), may contain a dexmedeTOMIDine 400 mcg/100 mL infusion bag (lot number 24070461, expiration date 03/2026) with Canadian labeling, a different font, and follows ISMP Canada’s tall man lettering (i.e., dexmedeTOMidine) (www.ismp.org/ext ..read more

Trainees are invited to participate in the relaunched 2024 APSF Trainee Quality Improvement (TQI) Recognition Program. The deadline for submissions has been extended to June 30, 2024. The post APSF Trainee Quality Improvement Awards – Deadline Extension to June 30, 2024! appeared first on Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation ..read more

The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the June 2024 APSF Newsletter. The post APSF Newsletter – June 2024 appeared first on Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation ..read more

View the full videos and facilitator guides regarding discrimination, physical aggression and incivility. The post APSF Workplace Violence Prevention: Video-Triggered Workshop appeared first on Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation ..read more

The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the February 2024 APSF Newsletter. The post APSF Newsletter – February 2024 appeared first on Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation ..read more

Join the APSF Crowd Sign your name at the Fresenius Kabi booth at #ANES23, and $15 will be donated to the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation. Bring your friends and take home a free Polaroid!  Fresenius Kabi is proud to support the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation in important initiatives to support their vision that “no one shall be harmed by anesthesia care.” Your signature boosts global support and a crowdfunding contribution to APSF. The post Join Fresenius Kabi in Supporting the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation at #ANES23 appeared first on Anesthesia Patient Safety Fo ..read more

On July 22-23 join us as we translate theory and strategy into practice, giving you tools and tactics to embed a culture of quality across your organization and measure the results. The post Anesthesia Quality and Patient Safety Meeting 2022 appeared first on Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation ..read more

The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the October 2023 APSF Newsletter. The post APSF Newsletter – October 2023 appeared first on Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation ..read more

Examples of ampules of BUPivacaine Spinal by Hospira (NDC 0409-3613-11) (top) and digoxin by Hikma Pharmaceuticals (NDC 0641-1410-31) (bottom). The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) published a featured article “Obstetrical Patient Receives Ampule of Digoxin Instead of BUPivacaine for Spinal Anesthesia” highlighting a medication error and safe practice recommendations. A pregnant patient died after an anesthetist mistakenly administered digoxin instead of BUPivacaine during a cesarean delivery. BUPIVACAINE SPINAL and digoxin are both available in 2 mL ampules, which can heighte ..read more

FAER is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 grant cycle from June 1, 2023 – August 15, 2023. The post FAER Fall 2023 Grant Cycle – Application Window Now Open appeared first on Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation ..read more