Ohioans
First - an initiative promoting patient safety in Ohio through
the reduction of medical errors, has developed a new website that
focuses on the elimination of five dangerous prescription abbreviations.
The site contains posters and tool kits to assist individuals
and institutions in educating consumers and healthcare providers
of the need to eliminate these abbreviations.
Disaster
Readiness Information and Resources In
the troubling times since the tragic events of September 11th,
intense attention has been focused on the ability of nation's
health care system to respond to acts of bioterrorism. The internet
has proven to be an invaluable source of timely information to
providers and clinicians mapping strategies to protect and treat
those residing in our communities. Key internet resources include:
