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Alliance for Patient Medication Safety

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Alliance for Patient Medication Safety

Reduce medication errors, improve medication use, and minimize patient risk.

03/14/2026

Medication safety red flags aren’t always dramatic.

Sometimes they show up as small details like:
• Unusual dosing
• Unclear directions
• Missing patient information
• Unexpected therapy changes

These things can be easy to overlook during a busy shift, but they often signal the need for a second review.

Taking a moment to pause and clarify can prevent errors before they reach the patient.
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03/13/2026

Decision fatigue is real, especially in pharmacy practice.

By the end of a busy shift, pharmacists may have made hundreds of clinical decisions. As cognitive load increases, small details can become easier to miss. That’s why strong medication safety systems focus on reducing unnecessary decisions, not just reminding people to “be careful.”

Helpful strategies include:
✔ Standardized workflows
✔ Checklists for high-risk medications
✔ Clear handoff procedures
✔ Reduced interruptions

Strong systems support safer clinical judgment.
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03/11/2026

Most medication safety risks don’t happen during unusual situations. They happen during routine clinical decisions.

High workload, interruptions, and time pressure can make it easy to rely on assumptions or shortcuts, even for experienced pharmacists.

One way to reduce risk is to build “pause points” into the prescription workflow- moments where pharmacists stop and reassess before moving forward.
Small pauses can prevent serious downstream errors.

Where are the pause points in your pharmacy workflow?
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03/09/2026

An effective reporting system doesn’t end when an event is logged.

Pharmacy Quality Commitment Plus (PQC+) supports pharmacies in analyzing trends, documenting follow-up actions, and tracking improvement over time.

When reporting connects directly to measurable action, safety culture becomes sustainable.

03/08/2026

When reviewing safety events, prioritization is key.

Not all events pose the same level of risk. Evaluating severity, frequency, and potential patient impact helps teams focus improvement efforts strategically.

Prioritization ensures that limited time and resources are directed toward the greatest risks.

Effective analysis turns reporting into meaningful change.

03/07/2026

A significant barrier to medication safety is underreporting.

Near misses and close calls are often dismissed because no harm occurred, but they provide critical insight into system weaknesses.

Capturing these events allows teams to address risks before they reach patients.

Visibility leads to improvement.
Silence allows risk to grow.

03/05/2026

Reporting errors is important, but reporting alone doesn’t improve safety.

If reports are collected and never reviewed, or reviewed without follow-up, valuable learning opportunities are lost.

Effective reporting programs focus on:
• Identifying system weaknesses
• Encouraging transparency
• Turning findings into real improvements

Documentation is the starting point. Action is the goal.

02/27/2026

A single communication error may seem isolated, but patterns often exist beneath the surface.

When pharmacies consistently document safety events, trends become visible. PQC+ helps teams analyze communication-related events and identify where workflow improvements can make the greatest impact.

Improvement starts with visibility.

02/26/2026

Assumptions can quietly create safety risks.

It’s easy to think, “I’m sure someone already handled that.” But when information isn’t clearly confirmed, important steps can be missed.

Encouraging explicit confirmation, whether through read-backs, documentation, or quick verbal check-ins, strengthens accountability and protects patients.

02/25/2026

Handoffs can be high-risk moments in pharmacy workflow.

Any time responsibility shifts - between shifts, team members, or departments - important details can fall through the cracks. Missed clarifications, undocumented questions, or unclear next steps can quickly turn into workflow disruptions or safety risks.

Creating a structured handoff process helps ensure nothing gets lost in transition. Even a simple checklist can make a meaningful difference.

02/23/2026

Clear communication plays a critical role in medication safety.

Misunderstandings during prescription clarification, patient counseling, or team handoffs can create unnecessary risk, especially when expectations aren’t clearly defined.

Standardizing the way in which information is shared helps reduce confusion and improves reliability across the pharmacy team. Simple practices like consistent documentation and clear confirmation of next steps can make a meaningful difference.

When communication is clear, workflows are smoother and patients are safer.

02/16/2026

Understanding workflow-related errors requires consistent documentation.
PQC+ helps pharmacies identify where breakdowns occur so targeted workflow improvements can be implemented and evaluated.

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2530 Professional Road
Richmond, VA
23235

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18663657472

Website

https://medicationsafety.org/

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