• Activity INFORMATION

  Overview

  This program is a comprehensive guide dedicated to the crucial topic of medication errors and the overarching theme of patient safety. Tailored for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, this monograph delves into the multifaceted realm of root-cause analysis (RCA) to discern underlying factors contributing to errors. Equipped with a holistic understanding, readers will be introduced to evidence-based strategies for error reduction and prevention. By emphasizing best practices, this initiative underscores the integral role pharmacy professionals play in fostering a safer healthcare environment for all patients.

  This course has been approved to meet the 2.0 hour requirement for medication error prevention training for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians by the Florida Board of Pharmacy.

  
  

  Handouts

  • Homestudy PDF :   24059H05.pdf Download

  Financial Support By

  PharmCon

• Learning OBJECTIVES

  Pharmacist

  Recall the processes for reporting medication errors and adhering to best practices

  Recognize high-alert medications within pharmacies and analyze the repercussions and outcomes resulting from medication errors

  Discuss the importance of root-cause analysis with respect to reducing medication error rates

  Identify the medication errors most commonly encountered within the pharmacy environment

  Evaluate pharmacy workflow optimization strategies that pharmacists can employ to prevent medication errors

  Pharmacy Technician

  Identify the medication errors most commonly encountered within the pharmacy environment

  Recall the processes for reporting medication errors and adhering to best practices

  Recognize high-alert medications within pharmacies and analyze the repercussions and outcomes resulting from medication errors

  Evaluate pharmacy workflow optimization strategies that pharmacists can employ to prevent medication errors

  Discuss the importance of root-cause analysis with respect to reducing medication error rates

  Nurse

  Discuss the importance of root-cause analysis with respect to reducing medication error rates

  Identify the medication errors most commonly encountered within the pharmacy environment

  Evaluate pharmacy workflow optimization strategies that pharmacists can employ to prevent medication errors

  Recall the processes for reporting medication errors and adhering to best practices

  Recognize high-alert medications within pharmacies and analyze the repercussions and outcomes resulting from medication errors

• Activity ACCREDITATION

  Activity Type

  Knowledge

  CE Broker

  20-1164452

  Universal Activity Number

  Pharmacist 0798-0000-24-059-H05-P
  Pharmacy Technician 0798-0000-24-059-H05-T
  Nurse 0798-0000-24-059-H05-N
  

  PharmCon is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  PharmCon is an approved course provider for continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing. PharmCon is also recognized by the California Board of Nursing as a provider of nursing programs.

  In order to obtain a Statement of Credit, participants must score no less than a 70% on the activity's test and complete a program evaluation.

• Activity INSTRUCTION

  Faculty

  Lance  Azzo, PharmD Freelance Medical Writer

This continuing education activity is held as copyright by PharmCon, Inc. Through this notice, PharmCon, Inc. grants permission of its use for educational purposes only. These materials may not be used, in whole or in part, for any commercial purposes without prior permission in writing from the copyright owner(s).