{"id":546542,"date":"2026-01-02T11:21:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T15:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/?post_type=blog&p=546542"},"modified":"2026-01-02T11:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T15:21:54","slug":"creating-a-safety-net-in-busy-pharmacies","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/fr\/blog\/creating-a-safety-net-in-busy-pharmacies\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Safety Net in Busy Pharmacies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medication safety came under significant strain during the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a>. Environmental distractions increased dramatically\u2014phones ringing with vaccination questions, higher walk-in volume, staffing pressures, and constant multitasking. Together, these factors contributed to a rise in medication errors and highlighted vulnerabilities in everyday pharmacy workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmental distractions remain a key risk factor. Interruptions during dispensing, verification, and counselling make it harder to maintain focus, especially in high-volume settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that practical tools exist to help pharmacies manage these risks and reinforce patient safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Daily pharmacy safety huddles<\/strong>

Brief daily huddles<\/a> help teams anticipate risks before they escalate. Topics may include staffing levels, workload, drug shortages, equipment or system issues, weather-related impacts, or changes in clinic operations. These quick check-ins reinforce shared awareness and keep safety front of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pharmacy Safety Self Assessment (PSSA)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PSSA supports<\/a> self-reflection across six domains, including patient information, communication, preparation, education, and continuous quality improvement. It helps teams identify gaps and strengthen safety practices without assigning blame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmental distractions aren\u2019t going away, but structured tools like safety huddles and self-assessments can help pharmacies manage risk and protect patient safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more practical guidance, pharmacists can watch the Pharmapod Safety Series: Creating Your Own Safety Net<\/em> webinar for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program has been developed by Pharmapod.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Medication safety came under significant strain during the COVID-19 pandemic. Environmental distractions increased dramatically\u2014phones ringing with vaccination questions, higher walk-in volume, staffing pressures, and constant multitasking. Together, these factors contributed to a rise in medication errors and highlighted vulnerabilities in everyday pharmacy workflows. Environmental distractions remain a key risk factor. 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