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Med Errors: More Than Just “Oops!”
2 hours
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Course
Learn how to enhance patient safety and reduce pharmacy liability by understanding the common causes and consequences of medication errors.
Course
Med Errors: More Than Just “Oops!”
2.0 CPE CreditsVideo
Learn how to enhance patient safety and reduce pharmacy liability by understanding the common causes and consequences of medication errors.
Nationally & state accredited
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What you'll learn
Pharmacist Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Review the pillars of safe medication administration and the definitions of medication errors
Describe the common types of medication errors and their potential consequences
Identify the roles of various governing bodies and state laws in promoting and ensuring medication safety
Discuss the best practices in preventing medication errors
Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Differentiate medication errors and adverse events
Describe common causes of medication errors
Identify various ways to avoid medication errors in community pharmacy
Describe the role of pharmacy technicians in preventing medication errors
Course description
Medication errors can have serious consequences for patients. In fact, preventable adverse effects from medication errors are still a leading cause of death in the United States. Committing to medication safety is therefore essential to pharmaceutical care. Insight into the common causes and consequences of medication errors are important, so that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can be better equipped to enhance patient safety and reduce pharmacy liability.
Course content
Definitions
6 Rights of Patients
What can happen when a medication error happens?
Number of Errors
Most Common Dispensing Medication Errors
Types of Pharmacist Errors
99.9% Accuracy?
Getting to the ROOT of the CAUSE
The patient got the wrong prescription bag rung up?
Steps for Root Cause Analysis: An Example
Verification
Root Cause Analysis
Why Can’t This Be Standard?
Can the FDA help?
Diltiazem 120mg which one?
Who names this stuff?
What’s wrong with this order?
Yep, the FDA approves these names!
Who else can help?
Florida Law
Improving Quality – Florida Law
Numbers from the FDA
Professor Pete says…
What is wrong with this Rx?
Can you read this Rx?
What is wrong with this Rx?
One of my all-time favorites…
DO NOT USE LIST
AVOID these symbols/abbreviations
More abbreviations to AV OID
Possible Solutions
Barcoding is a good safety net – Just use it!
Barcoding in the Community Pharmacy
E-prescribing
11 States Require E-Prescribing for Controlled Substances
Workload leads to errors
15 minutes, guaranteed! – Don’t do it!
Technology: Blessing or Curse
Work Culture
Staffing Formulas
Problems With Staffing Formula
Patients can help!
Techs are the greatest asset a pharmacy can have
Minimize Interruptions
Interruptions = Mistakes!
Interruptions and Distractions
Telephones in an ideal world…
When errors happen…
All healthcare professionals should report medication errors resulting from any of the following:
Final Check Out
References
Knowledge Check
Pre-test
Video: Med Errors: More Than Just “Oops!”
Video
Knowledge Check
Post-test
Course Evaluation
Post-survey
Course details
Release Date12/02/2024
Expiration Date12/02/2027
ACPE UAN0657-0000-21-215-H05-P 0657-0000-21-215-H05-T
CE Broker ID20-1266842
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
AchieveCE is a PTCB®-recognized provider, and our courses meet the continuing education requirements for pharmacy technicians nationwide.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Med Errors: More Than Just “Oops!”", provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
Most helpful reviews
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Dawn O.Nutritionist
Verified reviewI am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Verified reviewPr
Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
Cr
Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
Al
Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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