| Subject: | Best Practices for Pediatric Medication Administration |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Wed, 23 Apr 2008 - 12:00 pm |
| A recent Joint Commission (TJC) Sentinel Event Alert addressing the prevention of pediatric medication errors has renewed focus on processes, policies and procedures for pediatric medication administration. The StayAlert Administrator reviewed TJC Sentinel Event Alert in a notice dated April 14, 2008. Please see that notice for a complete review of the Sentinel Event Alert - Preventing Pediatric Medication Errors.There are several best practices that health care... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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