Preventing Medication Errors: A Guide for the Pharmacist

Preventing Medication Errors: A Guide for the Pharmacist is organized by University of Florida College of Pharmacy.

Summary:
Medication errors and preventable adverse events remain a leading cause of death in the United States. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are key members of the healthcare team who should understand the risks of medication errors and strategies to prevent them.

Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
• List potential causes of medication errors that can occur.
• Describe strategies to help prevent medication errors and improve patient safety in different practice settings and in special populations.
• Identify factors that may contribute to the development of a medication error in a patient case.
• Summarize the role of root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis in improving patient safety.
• Identify procedures for medication error reporting.