Pharmacist Medication Errors | Patient Safety On-Demand 1h

The January 2020 issue of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) published a ‘top ten’ list of the most persistent medication errors and safety issues. This safety-focused course will help pharmacists and technicians understand the hot spots of errors. Hear from experts in a variety of practice settings on how they optimize care and mitigate errors. 

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. List the top 10 medication errors according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP).
2. Discuss strategies to protect patients from medication errors.
3. Identify practical approaches to mitigate medication errors in various pharmacy practice settings.
4. Discuss a multidisciplinary approach to medication error prevention.

Faculty

John A. Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP

Consultant, CEimpact
Pharmacist, Ross Bridge Pharmacy
CEO, Seguridad, Inc 

Disclosures:

John Galdo has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Leah Frantzen, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
M Health Fairview/St. Joseph's Hospital

Disclosures:

Leah Frantzen has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

DeeAnn Wedemeyer-Oleson, PharmD, MBA, CPHS, CPPS

Director of Pharmacy / Director of Clinical Safety, Quality, and Compliance
Guthrie County Hospital

Disclosures:

DeeAnn Wedemeyer-Oleson has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Course Details