The Handbook on Storing & Securing Medications

Book excerpt: The second edition of The Handbook on Storing and Securing Medications is published in collaboration with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The book identifies and discusses common challenges related to storing and securing medications that may lead to noncompliance with both the Joint Commission and ASHP standards. It broadly addresses and clarifies drug storage and security terms, safe practices, and processes for health care professionals across many clinical settings. Further, it provides valuable information for these organizations, designed to help them continuously improve their systems and processes for medication storage and security. Revised and updated edition features: Numerous ?Case Scenarios? illustrating key concepts Completely revised content incorporates 2009 standards numbering Updated data from the ASHP, USP, IMSP, and CMS The most up-to-date technology used in drug storage and security Content written by pharmacy practitioners who actively participate in ASHP programs