Fact Sheet/FAQs How to Prevent Medication Errors. Citation Text: How to Prevent Medication Errors. Institute for Safe Medication Practices; ISMP Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL December 24, 2007 Institute for Safe Medication Practices; ISMP This booklet provides instructions, recommendations, and safe tips for patients in the hospital, at their doctor's office, or at home. Additional readings are included. Free full text (PDF) Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: How to Prevent Medication Errors. Institute for Safe Medication Practices; ISMP Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) ISMP Statement on Use of Metric Measurements to Prevent Errors with Oral Liquids. December 14, 2011 ISMP Survey on Drug Shortages. November 20, 2017 ISMP Survey on Verbal Orders. March 8, 2017 ISMP Follow-up Survey on Smart Pump Data Usage. April 11, 2018 ISMP Survey on Texting Medical Orders. October 3, 2017 ISMP Survey on the Common Use of Medication-related Metrics. May 13, 2015 ISMP Survey on IV Push Medication Practices. October 12, 2018 SafeMedicationUse.ca. March 6, 2018 2012 ISMP International Medication Safety Self Assessment for Oncology. October 10, 2012 FDA and ISMP Lists of Look-Alike Drug Names With Recommended Tall Man Letters. January 26, 2023 View More Related Resources Speak Up [brochures]. May 1, 2023 Sepsis Smart. October 30, 2019 Quick Tips—When Planning for Surgery. April 16, 2018 Quick Tips--When Planning for Surgery. February 4, 2018 Twenty Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children. February 4, 2018 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors. February 4, 2018 Your Medicine, Be Smart, Be Safe. October 18, 2017 Ways You Can Help Your Family Prevent Medical Errors! November 21, 2016 Quick Tips—When Getting A Prescription. May 1, 2016 Five Steps to Safer Health Care. May 1, 2016 View More See More About The Topic Patients Medication Safety Health Literacy Improvement Patient Education