ASHP's safety and Quality Pearls is one of the most popular sessions at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, and the 2007 and 2008 sessions were no different. The presents outlined examples of creative approaches to improving patient safety and quality of care in various U.S. and foreign health systems. Now in its second volume, ASHP's Safety and Quality Pearls 2 brings together 17 of the original presentations offered at these sessions. This compilation offers in-depth information that expands beyond the 5-minute pearls of wisdom to provide specific, practical advice on solutions from the perspective of pharmacists and technicians who are living with the realities of these medication use issues every day.

Topics in this Pearls series include:

Application of processes used in other disciplines

Journey of Solution discovery and implementation

Inventive approaches to data and error management

Themes on education, operational issues, therapeutic management, and best practices

The abundance of information presented by authors representing both large and small health systems, public and private institutions; academic medical centers; government health care facilities; and small outpatient clinics will inspire you to attempt similar interventions in your own institutions, or compare your experience if you have already done so.

Whether you attended one of these sessions yourself and wanted to learn more, or if you were unable to attend but wish to benefit from the experience of fellow leaders in the health care profession, ASHP's safety and Quality Pearls 2 is for you to apply in your daily practice.