Medication errors are the most common form of medical mistake. This second program in a 3-part series will define the different events that may result from drug-related errors and identify the common sources of these mistakes. In addition, the eight rights of medication administration, which are the foundation for safe practice, will be described.
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
~ Identify the different types of medication errors that can occur
~ Define the eight "rights" of safe medication administration to help prevent medication errors
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