Medication Safety Education
Education is crucial to ensure safe medication practices. The following resources provide patient and staff education materials.
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Medication Safety Pamphlet
The Medication Safety pamphlet is for you to provide to patients as a way to help them understand their medication plan. This allows the patient to stay involved and informed with their medical care. Included in each pamphlet is a Medication Tracker designed for easy access to their medication list and folds up for them to keep in their wallet at all times.
If you would like copies of this publication mailed to you, please contact Lori Ray at 225.368.3801 or loriray@lhatrustfunds.com.
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Medication Safety - Collaborative Healthcare Patient Safety Organization (CHPSO)
CHPSO provides resources focusing on medication prescribing and administration.
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Medication Safety - Center for Patient Safety
The Center for Patient Safety provides resources for patients to assist with talking to the doctor about their medications and keeping track of their current prescribed medications.
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Medical Product Safety Information - FDA
The FDA provides resources on medication safety information.
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Improving Medication Safety - WHO
The WHO provides tips on improving medication safety.
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Medication Safety During Your Hospital Stay
While hospitalized, patients are provided a safe medication administration process. Patients can educate themselves on the medication administration process in hospitals.
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Medication Safety Webinars - Institute For Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
ISMP offers on-demand webinars focusing on safe medication practices.