August 30, 2012: Version II of the Medication Safety Self-Assessment for Long-Term Care Now Available
The Medication Safety Self-Assessment for Long-Term Care (MSSA-LTC) Version II is now available for use by long-term care facilities. This self-assessment tool was revised this year under the guidance of a working group of long-term care representatives. Version II contains additional self-assessment items and new appendices to provide guidance to users, including how to interpret and present the findings of a medication safety self-assessment.The MSSA-LTC Version II is now available to users upon request, and uploading of results to the ISMP Canada website can begin October 1, 2012. Data entry for assessments based on Version I of this MSSA must be completed by September 30, 2012. Historical data for assessments already completed will remain within the database, allowing users to continue to track and compare their results each time they complete the MSSA.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact ISMP Canada by e-mail mssa@ismp-canada.org or by phone 416-733-3131 x236, or check online at http://www.ismp-canada.org/lmssa/index.php
