Abstract
Hedy G. Cohen, former vice president of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), died September 19, 2021, at 74 years of age. She is remembered as a passionate advocate for medication safety and the author or coauthor of more than a dozen articles on the topic. “Hedy was a wonderful person, nurse, mom, wife, and role model,” said Patricia Kienle, director of accreditation and medication safety for Cardinal Health. “Her nursing approach to patient safety made a significant impact in the development of the valuable ISMP guidance documents and approach to medication safety. She helped ISMP become the global influence in making patients safer.” Stephen J. Allen, retired chief executive officer of the ASHP Foundation, fondly recalled Cohen’s service on the selection panel for the foundation’s annual Award for Excellence in Medication Safety. “Hedy was a gem of an individual and a great healthcare leader,” Allen said. “I recall...
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