This study demonstrates that a simple, relatively inexpensive, and easy to implement continuing-education strategy can contribute to improved medication administration practice. Many of the strategies ...

The last element of the 5 Rs -- right time -- has often been governed by the "30-minute medication rule." For as long as many nurses can remember, every hospital, unit, and nurse has passed ...

This study investigated the current status of nursing interruption events and analyzed the time costs, priority of events, and factors influencing interruptions. Objectives: To investigate the status ...

The following article was originally published in Preventing Infection in Ambulatory Care, the quarterly e-publication from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology ...

One of the most serious responsibilities that healthcare providers have is administering medications correctly. There are seven rights of medication administration and three checks to protect patients ...

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has developed the first set of specific, consensus-based guidance to help prevent persistent ...

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices added three new items to its list of medication safety best practices for hospitals to focus on in 2022-23, the organization said Feb. 9. ISMP first ...

CMS has issued a revision to its “30-minute” rule on the administration of medication in hospitals, according to a Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program blog post and a copy of the notification ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A dynamic learner-centered education module appeared more effective than a linear static education module for ...