About our Blog...

On Stay Safe Rx you will find current events and resources advocating for safe prescription labeling practices. When patients struggle to see, read or understand their prescription labels they are more likely to take the wrong medication, take it improperly, or not take it at all. Pharmacies can make prescription labels more accessible by incorporating dual-language, audible, large print, Braille, plain language, and user-friendly designs. Check out the resources in the side bar to assist your own advocacy efforts or browse through posts to see what others are working on or have achieved.

Health and Well Being Webinar on Patient Safety and Dual Language Prescription Labels

 

 
 
Health and Well Being Webinar on Patient Safety and Dual Language Prescription Labels during Patient Safety Week 2021

During Patient Safety Week En-Vision America will host a conversation about medical error prevention and effective communication at the pharmacy counter. Presenters include:
  • Kristen Beiers-Jones, RN, MN from the Oregon Health Science University School of Nursing is leading a movement to improve patient safety for those with limited English proficiency through dual-language medication labeling legislation which went into effect in Oregon in 2021. 
  • Kate Ballard, BSN, RN is a pediatric acute care nurse and part of the SB698 Core Team which continues to help others who are interested in pursuing legislation for dual-language prescription labels. If you are working on legislation or wish you could get a law of some sort passed in your state, you really need to hear their story!   
  • Ariana Longley, COO of the Patient Safety Movement, has a Masters in Public Health and shares the organizations ambitious goal of zero preventable deaths. Learn how to work with your health care providers in order to minimize risks, improve communication and help reach the zero goal. 
  • Sharla Glass from En-Vision America will give an update on accessible prescription labeling legislation around the country and some easy practical ways you can get involved at the grassroots level! Register today!  Registration gives you access to the webinar the day of the event and the recorded version and resources afterward.