Medications are the most common source of adverse events in hospitalized patients. The American Hospital Association advises that serious adverse events are limited to a few medications. Hospitals are advised to focus their efforts on the medications that are most likely to be associated with harm. Learn more about adverse drug events »
Center for Medication Safety Advancement
Purdue University's College of Pharmacy Center for Medication Safety Advancement (CMSA) offers tools and resources related to medication safety. On the CMSA website, you will find:
The Medication Safety Library that includes a variety of online resources and educational offerings that are regularly updated.
Medication Safety Spotlights showcasing best practices in medication safety from hospitals from around Indiana.
Information regarding upcoming MSA education offerings, webinars, and project coaching calls
CMSA/IHA Anticoagulation Safety Toolkit
