ISMP Survey on Sterile Compounding in Pharmacies Reveals Gaps, Challenges

Results Show Status of Best Practice Implementation and Technology Use

ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Join Global Leaders in Celebrating World Patient Safety Day 2020

ECRI and ISMP speak up for patient safety and health workers worldwide with free COVID-19 resources and safety guidance.

During Pandemic, ISMP is Calling for Greater Attention to Medication Safety Challenges and Avoiding Culture of Blame

One Nurse’s Experience Highlights Need to Focus on Error Identification and Prevention

ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Launch New Patient Safety Organization

Together, ECRI and ISMP PSO create one of the largest patient safety entities in the world with unparalleled and trusted expertise to keep patients safer

Due to ISMP Advocacy, VinCRIStine Labeling and Packaging Changed to Prevent Wrong Route Administration

ISMP commends the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for requesting that Pfizer revise its current prescribing information and product packaging for vinCRIStine to eliminate syringe administration.

ISMP Warns about Medication Safety Issues with Drug Shortage Replacement Products

Practitioners should be prepared to take extra precautions with vials of neuromuscular blocking agents without the usual “Warning: Paralyzing Agent” statement required on vial caps and a propofol p...