The Future of Patient Safety: Managing Medication Errors

Patient safety and medication errors are at the forefront of the health care industry and the general public. This is because medication errors are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States. A recent report by the Institute of Medicine estimates that as many as 44,000 to 98,000 people die each year as a result of medication errors.

Description

At this seminar, you will get an updated overview of patient safety techniques utilized in different healthcare settings as well as the opportunity to practice techniques that will enhance patient safety.

The registration fee includes tuition, all instructional materials, continental breakfast and continuing education credit.

Please Note:Requests for refunds for registration cancellations must be received by Friday, February 19, 2010 by 5:00pm.

Target Audience

This program is intended for pharmacists who practice in any area of pharmacy.

Schedule

Course will be held in Room 418 in the Wilson College of Pharmacy Building.

7:30 am - Registration
8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Welcome & Introduction to Patient Safety
Stepwise Approach to Prevention Medication Errors
Errors and Omissions Interactive Session
2009 Patient Safety Goals
Communication Skills and Cultural Competency
Practice Site Patient Safety Issues
12:00 pm - Evaluation and Adjourn

Requirements

Attendence at all portions of the program and completion of the course evaluation is required to receive ACPE credit. Statements of credit will be mailed in 4-6 weeks.

Lodging and Transportation

Visitor parking on the UGA campus is available (fee is charged) at the South Campus Deck adjacent to the GA Center for Continuing Education on Lumpkin Street.

Courses Offered

Course	Pricing	Contact Hours/CEUs
The Future of Patient Safety: Managing Medication Errors(details)	Included	4.0/0.4