Comments for Emily Jerry Foundation

Comment on Photos by Judith A. Burnham

Judith A. Burnham — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:26:32 +0000

I have been using this medical error story in my IV Therapy RN Orientation for the last several years. I appreciate that you copied the original article with the follow up information concerning the relationship between the pharmacist and father and gave the web site.

Thank you,
Judy

Comment on Chris Jerry to be Keynote Speaker at ISMP Cheers Awards & Dinner – December 6, 2011 – New Orleans, LA by Michael Weickert

Michael Weickert — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:27:17 +0000

I saw Chris this week at both the Cheers Awards and the Monday morning discussion with Dennis Tribble of Baxa. The story of Emily’s tragedy and its impact on family and healthcare workers and his desire to make such mistakes part of the past was moving to everyone in both rooms. In addition, Dr. Denham’s “Spotlight on Safety” talk on Wednesday morning highlighted Emily and Chris’ story and the forgiveness of and partnership with Eric Cropp, the pharmacist, to raise awareness of the pharmacist’s role in patient safety. Chris was a big part of this year’s ASHP programs on IV drug safety. Thanks Chris.

Comment on Emily’s story by Dennis Tribble

Dennis Tribble — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:38:30 +0000

Chris,

I have read through this story about 10 times now and it still moves me. I never quite make it through.

I find it equally moving that you could arise from this tragedy and honor Emily the way you do with the Emily Jerry Foundation. Keep up the good work.

Dennis

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Comment on Photos by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:51:52 +0000

Chris I just finished a ce for my pharmacy license on Emily’s tragic death. I am so sorry for your loss..my heart goes out to you and your family. What you are doing with this foundation is life altering for family victims and pharmacists alike. Your website and life”s work need to be known throughout the pharmacy field. I have been with CVS for 29 years and what happened to Eric is my biggest fear in this profession. I hope he continues to heal also. Peace..Michelle

Comment on Chris Jerry Takes Part in TMIT High Performer Webinar with Pharmacist Eric Cropp, Pilot Sully Sullenberger, and others! by Kay Walker

Kay Walker — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:27:17 +0000

I would like to know if you have examined the administration of oral medications by medical personnel. I examined a very limited dataset on particular medications administered mainly by nursing staff to adults and found that the error rate was the highest in the medication admin process chain and had not changed in 8 years. Most of the errors were over- or under-dosing. This was in major hospitals, publicly funded, in Australia. Many thousands of doses of oral medication were administered over the 8-year period [there are publicly available statistics on individual drugs] but despite publicised efforts to reduce errors, no reductions were evident. I have found no satisfactory studies of these sorts of errors in the literature. I’d love to be able to do a study myself, but I am long-term unemployed and unlikely to get another job in health. Perhaps you know of a relevant study or could influence the future conduct of one. I would like to see it!

Comment on Fatal dose: Pharmacy tech working again by Joston

Joston — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:16:20 +0000

The laws have changed dramatically since this article. Technicians now must be certified before working in a hospital pharmacy. Ohio will soon be a leader in the pharmacy field as the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative will require even more education for pharmacy technicians and possibly even state licensure. Emily’s tragedy is resulting in a dramatic positive for the pharmacy in this state and nationally.

Comment on Emily’s story by Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:32:30 +0000

Chris,

I actually heard about your story in one of my pharmacy Techinican classes. I had to do some more research on this. It was a very very sad story and I am sorry for y’alls loss. She was a beautiful little girl. This is why I wanted to go through this training before entering into the pharmacy. Currently I am a front desk agent near Orlando FL and I found a great school to help teach me what I need to know.

Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

Jessica

Comment on Emily’s story by Laura

Laura — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:31:49 +0000

To the Jerry Family,

God Bless you and all your friends who have experienced this tremedous tragedy and loss. While I can’t even begin to assume that I could imagine anything like the pain and suffering you all have felt, please know that I wish you all peace in your lives.

I admire your bravery in wanting to make some changes as a result of this tragedy. Just know that you all have had a profound impact on my family and we will do all we can to support your efforts.

Always in our prayers and wishes – God Bless you.