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CATAG Guiding Principles for Medicines Access Programs in Australian Public Hopsitals has been updated Dec 2011
Review of Indicators for Quality Use of Medicines in Australian Hospitals. NSW TAG is currently seeking feedback on use of the QUM indicators. Click here for project information and survey tool.
NSW TAG Annual report 2010/11 is now available. Click here to open
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare clinical guidance for managing Benzyl Penicillin shortage
Recommendations for alternative antibiotic use. These recommendations are made by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care following discussion with their HAI Advisory Committee. Click here
QUM Indicator 5.3 Multi-site Program Report - September 2011
This report presents the findings of a multi-site DUE project in NSW and ACT which was undertaken July 2010 - June 2011.
Please click here to access the project report
Practical Considerations for Pre-Mixed Parenteral Solutions- March 2011
This document outlines the issues that may arise as use of pre-mixed solutions becomes more widespread in practice including:
• Selection errors - packaging and labelling issues
• Product standardisation
• Storage
• Pumps and devices
• When premixed infusions are not available.
Please click here to access the document.
Issues in Medication Safety Resource list - March 2010
This resource list was compiled to support clinicians working in NSW who are concerned about medication safety. The list is not fully comprehensive of all medication safety issues, but reflects the areas clinicians belonging to the Safer Medicines Interest Group identified as a priority in their practice. This resource list will be updated as necessary. Please click here to access the document
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