Through-the-roof liability costs are convincing many hospitals to take measures to limit induced labor and the use of associated drugs, particularly the hormone oxytocin. "Inducing labor before 39 weeks places both mother and child at increased risk," said Kathy Connolly, assistant VP of risk management at Premier Inc., an alliance of 1,500 nonprofit hospitals.
Psychiatric Pharmacist Working to Optimize Treatment, Improve Patient Safety
December 13th 2024A conversation with Nina Vadiei, PharmD, BCPP, clinical associate professor in the Division of Pharmacotherapy at University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacy specialist in psychiatry at the San Antonio State Hospital.