Institute for Safe Medication Practices

Based in suburban Philadelphia, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is a 501c (3) nonprofit organization focused on medication error prevention and safe medication use. With over 30 years of experience, ISMP is a respected global resource for impartial, timely, and accurate medication safety information. The organization's initiatives include a voluntary practitioner error-reporting program, a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) certification, publication of "ISMP Medication Safety Alert!®" newsletters, and collaboration with various healthcare stakeholders. ISMP operates independently and relies on charitable donations, educational grants, newsletter subscriptions, and volunteer efforts to pursue its mission of advancing patient safety worldwide through education, research, and advocacy.