CE: Elevating Patient Safety in Pharmacy
Patient safety is the foundation of pharmacy practice. Jennifer Young (ISMP) dives into systems-based strategies, error prevention, and communication tools that empower technicians to play a frontline role in reducing medication errors.
LO1: Explain key principles of patient safety, including systems-based approaches, human factors, and Just Culture.
Competency: AACP 4.3 – Practice Management: Apply safety principles to optimize pharmacy operations.
LO2: Evaluate strategies for error prevention, detection, and reporting in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
Competency: AACP 2.1 – Patient-Centered Care: Implement practices that minimize risks and protect patient safety.
LO4: Analyze real-world case scenarios to identify root causes of medication errors and propose system-level solutions.
Competency: AACP 3.2 – Ethical Decision-Making: Take responsibility for promoting a culture of safety.