ECRI Finds Significant Gaps in Ease of Use for At-Home COVID Tests

Usability testing by leading patient safety organization finds significant differences in ease of use for seven popular at-home COVID antigen tests

ISMP Issues Warning about Possible Safety Issues with Newly-Authorized Paxlovid

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has identified possible error risks with Paxlovid, which recently received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate...

National Alert Network (NAN) Warning Issued about Age-Related COVID-19 Vaccine Mix-Ups

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) National Vaccine Errors Reporting Program has been receiving a steady stream of reported mix-ups between the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ...

The Just Culture Company and ISMP Announce Creation of Honorary Judy Smetzer Scholarships

Starting in 2022, The Just Culture Company will award three annual scholarships to honor Judy Smetzer, BSN, RN, vice president at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).

Multiple Error Pathways Possible with Monoclonal Antibody Products for COVID-19

ISMP Warns about Confusion Due to Co-Packaging and Labeling Issues

ISMP Urges Steps Be Taken to Prevent Mix-Ups between Pediatric and Age 12 and Up COVID-19 Vaccines

With the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine for young children, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is warning about the possibility of mix-ups between the pediatric formulation and the ...