Controlled substances in hospices after patient death: a cross-sectional survey of Ontario hospices
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-020-01097-y
Abstract: Background Practices related to the handling of controlled substances (CS) in Ontario hospices have not been previously published and therefore, are unknown. Objective The objective of this study was to determine current practices, and policies,… read more here.
Keywords: cross sectional; controlled substances; ontario hospices; ontario ... See more keywords
Multi-state medication take back initiative: Controlled substances collected from 2011 to 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2017.1337821
Abstract: ABSTRACT It is important to assess which dispensed medications remain unused as accumulated home medications serve as a source for poisonings, abuse, and misuse. The objective of this study was to characterize and quantify controlled… read more here.
Keywords: controlled substances; 2011 2015; medication take; quantity ... See more keywords
Who Will Guard the Guardians? Preventing Drug Diversion in Hospitals.
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DOI: 10.12788/jhm.3252
Abstract: The patient safety field rightly focuses on identifying and addressing problems with systems of care. From the patient’s perspective, however, underlying systems issues might be less critical than another unspoken question: can I trust the… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; controlled substances; use; diversion ... See more keywords
Preventing 10-fold Dosage Errors; Controlled Substances at Bedside or Procedural Area; Genvoya-Stribild Mix-up; Should Transdermal Fentanyl be Stocked in the ED?
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DOI: 10.1310/hpj5202-91
Abstract: These medication errors have occurred in health care facilities at least once. They will happen again—perhaps where you work. Through education and alertness of personnel and procedural safeguards, they can be avoided. You should consider… read more here.
Keywords: errors controlled; controlled substances; ismp; fold dosage ... See more keywords
Toward Better Stewardship: Gaining Control Over Controlled Substances
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DOI: 10.7326/m18-1146
Abstract: In 2016, 11.5 million persons in the United States reported nonmedical use of prescription opioids; close to half a million reported nonmedical use of sedative agents, such as benzodiazepines; and 1.7 million reported nonmedical use… read more here.
Keywords: controlled substances; information; risk; use ... See more keywords