Medication Safety

1.5 million preventable adverse drug events happen in the U.S. each year. And the 400,000 that occur in hospitals result in $3.5 billion in additional costs. So how can you improve medication safety?

Tips for your organization

Latest Joint Commission Research Highlights Quality of Medication Safety Issues

Research indicates your organization can significantly lower adverse drug events by using three strategies:
• Identifying high-risk processes
• Identifying errors before they reach the patient
• Developing systems that quickly mitigate the effect of any harm to a patient.

You need resources targeted at organization leaders, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and patients; and proven, practical and measurable strategies to help you develop the best approach to medication management. JCR offers the authoritative and affordable resources to ensure the success of your initiative.

Case Study

Prescribing Safety One Pill at a Time: JCR Partners to Eliminate Medication Errors

From Our Practice Leader

This month's Medication Safety article

Improving communication and instituting double-checking protocols can catch a host of medication errors. Cerebyx versus Celebrex versus Celexa. The first drug is used to treat seizures, the second to relieve pain and inflammation, and the final one to treat ...

Learn more about Medication Safety:
• Download Medication Reconciliation White Paper
• Articles on Medication Safety
• Learn about JCR Medication Safety Consulting Services
• Read about Dr. Jeannell Mansur

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