Collaborative Interventions to Reduce Medication and Dispensing Errors (Resolution No. 98-3-02)

May 23, 2002 3:13 pm Topics: Resolutions

Resolution No. 98-3-02
Title: Collaborative Interventions to Reduce Medication and Dispensing Errors

Whereas, medical and medication errors significantly affect the health and welfare of patients; and

Whereas, pharmacists assist in reducing medication errors and eliminating dispensing errors; and

Whereas, distribution systems, meaningful quality assurance programs, and increased awareness to patient care are needed to address the problem;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NABP encourage boards of pharmacy to collaborate in implementing interventions that will address this major public health issue.

(Resolution passed at NABP’s 98th Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ)