Who Should Report an Error?

Getting Prescriptions Safely by Mail

Most health plans offer mail-order prescriptions. Follow these steps to ensure that your prescriptions are filled correctly and delivered safely.

Any Unused or Expired Medicine in Your Home? You Can Dispose of Them Safely on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Take Charge of Your Medicines

Are you taking charge of your medicines? If not, you can be putting your health at risk. Proper administration of medicine is a three tier effort that includes your doctor, your pharmacist, and you. Knowing about the medicine you take today can save you a lot of grief tomorrow.

Parents Staying with Their Hospitalized Child Can Help Detect Some Errors—But May Contribute to Others

Today, parents can often visit and stay with their sick, hospitalized child whenever they want. Many parents take advantage of this and remain with their child as much as possible, getting more involved in their child’s care. For an ill child, this can be comforting and provide an important emotional benefit, which might lead to faster healing as well as long-term behavioral benefits.1 For the parents, this can lead to less stress, anxiety, and sadness. 1