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ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Long-Term Care (LTC) Settings.

ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Long-Term Care (LTC) Settings. Horsham, PA: Institute of Safe Medication Practices; 2021

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May 17, 2021
Horsham, PA: Institute of Safe Medication Practices; 2021

Long-term care patients often have concurrent conditions that increase their risk of medication error. This fact sheet provides a list of potential high-alert medications prevalent in long-term care settings that should be administered with particular care due to the heightened potential for harm. A past PSNet perspective discussed medication safety in nursing homes.

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ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Long-Term Care (LTC) Settings. Horsham, PA: Institute of Safe Medication Practices; 2021