Hospitals collaborate on i.v. meds standards.
Task force pares down 85 different concentrations, 57 different dosage units for 34 IV medications. Different dosages, concentrations create huge opportunities for errors. Program taking hold, garnering attention of national organizations.
D002140:California; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006761:Hospitals; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000592:standards*
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations