Put Up Safeguards for New "High-Alert" Meds

January 2022

You'll see changes to the list of "high-alert" medications.

Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) maintains this list of drugs that are most likely to cause serious harm if used in error.

The biggies include opioids, insulins, and anticoagulants.

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