Medication errors are an important issue facing the health care system. Experts have increasingly recognized that errors can be prevented by making the medication use system safer rather than relying on individual health care providers to always perform perfectly. Educating pharmacy teams about the science of medication safety is an important first step in helping teams develop a systems view of their care settings and a mindset that embraces continuous learning.

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based course, pharmacy technicians should be able to: 
1. Identify product design features that predispose end users to medication errors
2. List ways to minimize or eliminate product design hazards from the practice environment
3. Define latent failure and describe how latent failures lead to medication use errors
4.Apply proactive risk assessments in pharmacy practice 

Donna Horn, MS, RPh DPh
Pharmacy Ethics and Compliance Officer at Fresenius Medical Care, North America (FMCNA)

Donna Horn does not report any actual or potential conflicts of interest in relation to this continuing pharmacy education activity.

Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable
Initial Release Date: February 17, 2022
Planned Expiration Date: February 17, 2025 

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