| JANUARY FEATURE: Medication Safety
Calvert Memorial has added computerized systems - including
bar coding and order entry - to prevent errors caused by
poor handwriting. Additionally, CMH pharmacists are available
24/7 to provide clinical consults. As a result, the hospital ranks
second in medication safety statewide.
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What You Can Do
ü Ask about your medication
ü Double-check your prescriptions
ü Discuss previous allergies or reactions
ü Make a list of your medications and keep it with you
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