Security of Crash Carts with Plastic Locks;Expiration Dating of Chemicals and Unit-Dose Medications;Intensive Analysis of Medication Error Data;Verification of Pharmacists' Licenses;Medication Storage in Refrigerators;Pharmacist Review of Emergency Department Drug Orders;Security of Radiology Contrast Media;Security of Syringes and Bedside Medications;Security of Premixed IVs

Abstract

This column addresses questions from readers about any issue, process, standard, or future direction of the Joint Commission, whether it relates to home care, the hospital, or other practice environment. The objective is to give you a better insight into the Joint Commission accreditation process in your own practice site. Any question is fair game.