News Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad : Department of Pharmacy Services, Shifa International Hospital (SIH) won the Institute of Safe Medical Practices (ISMP) award in recognition of implementation of medication safety strategies, says a press release.
ISMP is the US-based world’s foremost non-profit organization educating the healthcare community and consumers about safe medication practices. The ISMP cheers award honours individuals, organizations, and companies that have set a standard of excellence for others to follow in the prevention of medication errors and adverse drug events. Winners are recognised for their positive examples and/or teamwork through their implementation of medication safety strategies.
This year, the award has been granted to Shifa International Hospital for setting up ‘Camera Assisted Verification’ to ensure concurrent, in-process verification of oncology admixture for the right medicine, right concentration, dose, and right diluent.
