Landmark study finds medication errors increase with interruptions Link to USYD site >

Checklists With Medication Vest or Sash Reduce Distractions During Medication Administration Link to AHRQ site >

Dr. Pape's 2002 pioneering research uses a visible symbol (vest/sash) to decrease nurses' distractions and interruptions during medication administration. Link to ATRANE site >

Prescription for success: Don't bother nurses. Link to SFGate site >

Reducing Distractions is Reducing Medication Errors – by Pat Iyer Link to Med League site >

European Union Network for Patient Safety - Pilot phase Safety Vest Link to HIQA site >

1000 lives campaign - Red Tabards Improve Drug Safety Link to Wales nhs site >

Reducing Interruptions – And Improving Patient Safety Link to site >