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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.

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.

02/15/2026

If everyone is hitting SKIP, the process isn’t hitting the right notes.
Repeated workarounds are a sign that the system needs attention.
Listening to those signals helps uncover hidden risks and strengthen medication safety.

02/14/2026

Interruptions during verification increase error risk.
Protecting critical steps in the workflow helps pharmacy teams work safer.

02/12/2026

Many medication errors can be traced back to workflow design.
Key principles of safer workflows include:
• Clear task ownership
• Logical sequencing
• Minimized interruptions
• Built-in double checks
Are you creating a thoughtful and intentional workflow in your pharmacy?

02/06/2026

Building a strong safety culture requires structure.
PQC+ provides pharmacies with tools and resources to document safety events, analyze trends, and support ongoing quality improvement efforts.
When reporting is consistent and mistakes are used as learning opportunities, improvement becomes measurable and safety culture grows.

02/05/2026

It’s not you. . .

But this time it’s true! Many medication errors are not caused by individual failure. They’re caused by weaknesses in system design.

Interruptions, unclear processes, look-alike packaging, and workload pressure all contribute to risk. A systems-based approach to safety focuses on addressing these root causes rather than assigning blame.

02/04/2026

Near misses can be safety tools in pharmacy.
They can reveal vulnerabilities in workflow, technology, and communication.
Documenting near misses helps pharmacies:
• Identify recurring risks
• Strengthen processes
• Decrease the chance of future errors
Learning from what almost happened is key to preventing what could happen next!

02/02/2026

Safety culture is the foundation of safe pharmacy practice.
A strong safety culture encourages teams to speak up about errors and near misses and normalizes reporting.
Intentionally building a strong safety culture means:
• Open communication
• Leadership support
• Consistent reporting
• Focus on learning, not punishment

01/30/2026

Patient safety relies on strong systems, not perfect people.
By proactively tracking high-alert medication risks and learning from near misses, pharmacies can foster safer environments for both patients and staff.

Address

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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