Consumers can help prevent medication errors by reporting incidents. Sharing information learned from incidents can create change and make medications safer.
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#DYK Child-Resistant Safety Closures Are Not Childproof?
💡Store all medications high, locked and out of sight.
Learn how to prevent poisoning: bit.ly/3XY35Ey
#NPPW2025 #1844POISONX #CheckForPoisons
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🚨 Missed our Med Safety Exchange webinar?
Catch up now and hear Elizabeth’s powerful story for #WorldPatientSafetyDay 2024: "Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety" 💡
Plus, @pharmacist_lisa shares 3️⃣ tips to tackle #PrescribingCascades!
📺 Watch here: bit.ly/4egJ5mJ
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Children can play an important role in #medicationsafety. Download the 5 Questions to Ask About my Medicine printable resource here: safemedicationuse.ca/tools_r…
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Incorrect dosing information on the “SAVE ME” instructional card in the Naloxone Take Home Kit by Canadian Hospital Specialties Ltd. Find out more: ow.ly/Brp050SLhXG
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#ICYMI The Canadian Medication Safety Network webinar, Building a Culture of Safety, for network members was on May 8th! A full report and recording is available here: bit.ly/3WzKxuy
See the infographic for the highlights from the conversation in the breakout rooms.
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Register now for #CPSW2024 to learn more about broadening our understanding of health care harm and reducing preventable events.
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Knowing how to recognize and reduce healthcare harm is essential to anyone receiving and delivering care — that’s why we have a shared responsibility to broaden our understanding of harm.
Register for #CPSW2024 to find out more: healthcareexcellence.ca/en/w…
ALT A healthcare practitioner smiles. Text reads: Let’s broaden our understanding of harm Canadian Patient Safety Week 2024. Oct 28 – Nov 1.
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#GoodNewsTuesday! The @WHO's Global #PatientSafety Report 2024 is now published!🌏
Our very own, Carolyn Hoffman provided an expert review of the report, and Melissa Sheldrick is shown here giving her opening remarks during #WPSD23 in Geneva!
Learn more➡️bit.ly/3S6gQOP
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Saviez-vous qu’une gestion adéquate de la douleur chez les enfants peut faire appel à l’utilisation d’opioïdes lorsque les indications cliniques le justifient?
Pour en savoir plus store.healthstandards.org/pr…
#PasBesoinDeFaireMal
ALT a graphic with the words "the HSO standard emphasizes effective and safe opioid use alongside other strategies to ensure children receive the care they need"
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#DYK proper pain management for children may include opioids when clinically indicated.
Learn more: store.healthstandards.org/pr…
#ItDoesntHavetoHurt
ALT a graphic with the words "the HSO standard emphasizes effective and safe opioid use alongside other strategies to ensure children receive the care they need"
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#DYK there is a new Canadian High-Alert Medications list?
This bulletin describes the launch of the new Canadian High-Alert Medication List, as well as information about the accompanying user guide.
Learn more➡️ bit.ly/3I1BNVw
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🇨🇦 Exciting times for Canadian health providers and consumers! 🌟
Join the Canadian Medication Safety Network and play a vital role in enhancing medication safety nationwide.
Let's build a safer healthcare future together!💊
Register today: bit.ly/3tXLAbX
#MedSafety
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Watch Melissa Sheldrick on @CTVNews!
She is our Patient and Family Advisor @ISMPCanada, she talks about a #QualityImprovement program that she spearheaded, which collects anonymous medication error reporting and why its so important to have these systems in place,
Watch it here
Thank you, Angie @kateygoalie for this follow up to my story. #Andrewslivinglegacy
ctvnews.ca/video/c2843537-sh…
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📢ALERT: Device Name ≠ Product Name
Sometimes device names can be confused with the product name.
Share your similar device name concerns: bit.ly/47yzJPy
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🎉 Happy International Inuit Day!
Today, we celebrate the rich heritage of the Inuit community. Access to medication information in one's language is essential.
We're proud to offer "5 Questions to ask about your medications" in 30 different languages.➡️bit.ly/3u53fOn
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🎉It’s Canadian Patient Safety Week! Let’s make small changes to elevate the voices of patients and residents for big impact and safer care.
🔎Explore the quality improvement stories from the Strengthening Medication Safety in LTC initiative➡️bit.ly/495mCqG
#CPSW2023
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Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay!
This year’s theme is Engaging Patients for Patient Safety.
Hope you can join us on Weds, September 20th!
Register today!➡️bit.ly/3RhlFFp
Join us for a special episode of Med Safety Exchange in recognition of #WorldPatientSafetyDay! Hear from patients, residents and health care providers about their #medsafety collaborations.
Register with this link and share it with your network!
✏️ bit.ly/3RhlFFp
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What an absolute honour to share my story with @DrTedros and the @WHO community. Thank you for giving me the platform to spread this information and to help prevent #mederrors on a global stage.
Deeply moved by the compassion, conviction and impact shown by @melshel73 to ensure the legacy of her beautiful son, Andrew Sheldrick, makes health care safer for patients around the world. Thank you for what you do to bring people together to advance #PatientSafety.
#AndrewsLivingLegacy
#WorldPatientSafetyDay
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Join us for a special episode of Med Safety Exchange in recognition of #WorldPatientSafetyDay! Hear from patients, residents and health care providers about their #medsafety collaborations.
Register with this link and share it with your network!
✏️ bit.ly/3RhlFFp
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SHORTAGE: There continues to be shortage of hydrocortisone vials of various sizes and some are on emergency use only status.
This resource provides conservation strategies and general information for those with adrenal insufficiency. ➡️bit.ly/3Ok5YLA
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#RECALL: Cromolyn Eye Drops (10mL) recalled due to risk of infection. Children, pregnant people, seniors and those with a weaker immune system may be at higher risk of health effects: ow.ly/5gw650Ptc3x
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