Category: Health and Safety - Page 2
Drug Interactions Discovered Post-Market: What It Means for Your Safety
Drug interactions discovered after approval can cause serious harm - even death. Learn how post-market surveillance catches hidden risks, why clinical trials miss them, and what you can do to stay safe.
How to Ensure Medication Safety in Hospitals and Clinics
Medication errors harm hundreds of thousands in U.S. hospitals each year-but most are preventable. Learn how hospitals are using best practices, technology, and culture to stop errors before they happen.
Emergency Use of Sub-Potent Expired Medications: When It’s Safe and When It’s Not
Expired medications aren’t always useless-some retain potency for years. Learn which ones are safe to use in emergencies, which are dangerous, and how to assess them when no alternatives exist.
How to Verify the Prescriber and Pharmacy Information on Your Medication Label
Verifying the prescriber and pharmacy details on your medication label is a simple step that prevents dangerous errors. Learn what to check, when to check it, and what to do if something doesn’t match.
Whistleblower Protections for Reporting Manufacturing Quality Issues
Learn how whistleblower protections shield manufacturing workers who report safety violations, including key laws like CPSIA and FSMA, deadlines, filing steps, and real-world examples of retaliation and remedies.
Health Literacy Strategies: Understanding Medication Labels and Dosing
Learn how to read medication labels correctly and avoid dangerous dosing errors using proven health literacy strategies. Simple changes like using morning/noon/evening/bedtime instructions and pictograms can save lives.
Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medication Names That Cause Errors: Real Risks and How to Stop Them
Look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) drug names cause thousands of medication errors each year, leading to overdoses, hospitalizations, and even deaths. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, why mistakes keep happening, and how to protect yourself.
Norovirus Outbreaks: How to Control Gastroenteritis and Keep Patients Hydrated
Norovirus causes severe vomiting and diarrhea, spreads easily, and can be deadly for vulnerable people. Learn how to stop outbreaks with proper handwashing, cleaning, and hydration-backed by CDC guidelines.
Using Two Patient Identifiers in the Pharmacy for Safety: How It Prevents Medication Errors
Using two patient identifiers in the pharmacy prevents deadly medication errors. Learn how name and date of birth, combined with barcode scanning and EMPI systems, protect patients and meet federal safety standards.
Myasthenia Gravis & Medical Alert Systems: Home Safety Guide
Learn how a medical alert system can protect Myasthenia Gravis patients at home, with device tips, setup steps, and safety best practices.
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