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Medication Shortages: Adversely affect drug therapy, can cause complications in medical procedures and more!
Medication Shortages:
- Adversely affect drug therapy
- Can cause complications in medical procedures
- Contribute to medication errors
- Create frustration for providers & patients
ACTIONABLE ITEMS TO MITIGATE RISK
- Validate details of shortage & check with suppliers
- Determine stock on hand
- Determine purchase history & true use
- Estimate time until shortage impacts agency & length of shortage
- Identify alternative drug and sources
THE CULTURE CONNECTION
- Communicate with staff details regarding shortage:
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- Specific drug & effective date/length of shortage
- Alternative drugs/concentrations
- Temporary guidelines & processes
- Utilize teamwork to identify susceptible patient population
- Review the 5 “R’s” of medication administration (Right medication, Right dosage, Right route, Right patient, Right time)
- Implement 2-person medication read-back or cross-check policy
RESOURCES
- FDA Drug Shortage List
- ASHP Guidelines On Managing Drug Product Shortages
- Taking a Strategic and Regional Approach to Critical Medication Shortages
- Sedgewick County Medication Cross Check Video