Reducing the Risk of Medication Errors for Nurses

Hours: 1.00

Course Code: REL-CHC-0-RRME

This course provides nurses with information on the causes, prevention strategies, reporting responsibilities, safety implications for special populations, and public education needs regarding medication errors.
The goal of this course is to provide nursing professionals in community health settings with skills for reducing common sources of medication errors.

Course Description

This course provides nurses with information on the causes, prevention strategies, reporting responsibilities, safety implications for special populations, and public education needs regarding medication errors.
The goal of this course is to provide nursing professionals in community health settings with skills for reducing common sources of medication errors.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-CHC-0-RRME

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Recall the sources and types of medication errors and the primary “rights” of safe medication administration.
Describe strategies to improve patient safety and reduce the risk of medication errors.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Sources and Types of Medication Errors

Medication Error Causes and Types

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Medication Administration Rights

Guidelines for Safe Medication Administration

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Strategies for Improving Medication Safety

Your Role in Preventing Medication Errors

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Cathryn Ayers, RN

Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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Accommodations
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