AHRQ Patient Safety Network: Strategies for Ensuring the Safe Use of Insulin Pens in the Hospital.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network





Strategies for Ensuring the Safe Use of Insulin Pens in the Hospital.

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

Insulin is classified as a high-alert medication due to the potential to cause serious patient harm when administered incorrectly. This Web site provides information and resources related to an initiative aimed at augmenting pharmacist education about appropriate use of insulin and insulin pens in the hospital setting.

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