ISMP Survey on High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

ISMP Survey on High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Measurement Tool/Indicator
 
• Published June 2018

ISMP Survey on High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings.

Horsham, PA: Institute for Safe Medication Practices; 2018.

Results from this survey will inform the revision of a high-alert medication list used to raise awareness about drugs that have heightened potential to cause patient harm if used incorrectly. The deadline for submitting responses is July 31, 2018.

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