Alliance for Patient Medication Safety

Alliance for Patient Medication Safety Reduce medication errors, improve medication use, and minimize patient risk.

Understanding workflow-related errors requires consistent documentation.PQC+ helps pharmacies identify where breakdowns ...
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.

If everyone is hitting SKIP, the process isn’t hitting the right notes.Repeated workarounds are a sign that the system n...
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.

Interruptions during verification increase error risk.Protecting critical steps in the workflow helps pharmacy teams wor...
02/14/2026

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

Many medication errors can be traced back to workflow design.Key principles of safer workflows include: • Clear task own...
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?

Building a strong safety culture requires structure.PQC+ provides pharmacies with tools and resources to document safety...
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.

It’s not you. . .But this time it’s true! Many medication errors are not caused by individual failure. They’re caused by...
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.

Near misses can be safety tools in pharmacy.They can reveal vulnerabilities in workflow, technology, and communication.D...
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!

Safety culture is the foundation of safe pharmacy practice.A strong safety culture encourages teams to speak up about er...
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

Patient safety relies on strong systems, not perfect people.By proactively tracking high-alert medication risks and lear...
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.

In Safety Science, improvement is continuous, not just a box to check. PQC+ empowers pharmacies to:• Identify and analyz...
01/30/2026

In Safety Science, improvement is continuous, not just a box to check.

PQC+ empowers pharmacies to:
• Identify and analyze risk trends
• Implement targeted system changes
• Measure the impact of those changes
• Sustain improvement through compliant documentation

PQC+ closes the loop on medication safety, turning data into lasting quality improvement.

Near misses involving high-alert medications are some of the most valuable safety signals a pharmacy can capture.When do...
01/29/2026

Near misses involving high-alert medications are some of the most valuable safety signals a pharmacy can capture.
When documented in PQC+, these near misses help teams identify system issues and decrease the likelihood of future errors.

High-alert medications carry a higher risk.Using standardized processes, double checks, and enhanced counseling can sign...
01/27/2026

High-alert medications carry a higher risk.
Using standardized processes, double checks, and enhanced counseling can significantly reduce risk.
PQC+ helps pharmacies track high-alert medication events and near misses so safety improvements are driven by real data.

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