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Guidance on Handling of Injectable Cytotoxic Drugs in Clinical Areas in in NHS Hospitals in the UK (Yellow Cover) Edition 1 July 2018
31 July 2018
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Intended audience: This document is intended as a reference and source of information to the following audiences: Nursing staff who handle cytotoxic chemotherapy (Oncology /…
Understanding safety risks with betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash
9 July 2021
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Serious side effects can be caused if betamethasone soluble tablets used as mouthwash are swallowed. Providing clear patient directions can help prevent harm
Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs
16 March 2021
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This article reflects MHRA guidance on the use of PGDs for medications which have risk minimisation measures (RMM).
Safe practice for handling multiple COVID-19 vaccines
2 March 2021
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A number of COVID-19 vaccines are available, all with different handling and dosing requirements; sites need to plan to reduce the risk of errors
Assessment and secure storage for the self-administration of medicines
25 January 2023
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Suitable medicines must be stored safely and securely in accordance with organisational policy, while still supporting self-administration
Reversing an adult opioid overdose with naloxone in the medical setting
18 October 2022
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A patient safety alert highlighted the risks of giving inappropriate doses of naloxone. This page guides on using appropriate intravenous doses.
Preventing parenteral nutrition rapid over-infusion in babies
28 October 2022
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There is a risk of severe harm or death if PN is unintentionally infused too rapidly in babies. Healthcare professionals need to ensure safe practice.
Safe and secure handling, spillage and disposal of COVID-19 vaccines
19 August 2022
The Medication Safety Officer (MSO) role
15 December 2022
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Understanding the role and responsibilities of the MSO in practice will assist organisations in delivering their medication safety agenda
Learning from medication incidents and harms
15 December 2022
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Practical guidance to ensure opportunities to learn from local intelligence, including patient harm are translated into shared local and national learning
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