Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PRME
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the common causes, risk factors, and related factors of medication errors.
Identify the impact of a patient safety culture on error reporting and resolution.
Apply strategies to minimize the occurrence of medication errors.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Medication Errors
Real-Life Risks
Errors in Healthcare
Understanding Medication Errors
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Culture of Safety
Jean
Overview of a Culture of Safety
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Prevention Strategies
Overview of Prevention Strategies
Putting Strategies into Practice
ISMP Best Practices
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sarah Hunter RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; Social Workers; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.