ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals #9 – Antidotes, reversal agents, and rescue agents

This podcast episode will review the ISMP targeted medication safety best practices for hospitals #9 to ensure all appropriate antidotes, reversal agents, and rescue agents are readily available, have standardized protocols and/or coupled order sets, and have directions for use/administration. Speakers will discuss organizational resources to consider for implementation and will share lessons learned from collaborating on learner assignments regarding this best practice.

The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.