Scrubs and Subpoenas: Medication Missteps
Course Overview
Scrubs and Subpoenas: Medication Missteps is a podcast series that delves into the critical issue of medication errors in healthcare, a leading cause of preventable harm to patients. Through real-life malpractice cases, this series provides insights into the causes of medication errors, their consequences, and actionable strategies to prevent them. Each episode serves as a cautionary tale and a guide to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in medication management.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize frequent errors such as incorrect dosing, drug interactions, and miscommunication during transitions of care.
- Evaluate real-life examples of medication errors to understand how they occurred, and the lessons learned from these cases.
- Describe the legal and ethical implications of medication errors and the importance of accountability and transparency in medication management.
About the Author/Presenter
Sally K. Miller, PhD, APRN, AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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