Issues Pharmacy Professionals Must Address for Patient Safety

This course reviews the critical issues pharmacy professionals must address to ensure patient safety, focusing on medication errors and their prevention. It can be taken by anyone interested in the topic but offers continuing education (CE) credit for United States healthcare practitioners, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The course covers the pillars of safe medication administration, common causes of medication errors, the role of governing bodies, and best practices for enhancing patient safety. Pharmacy professionals will gain the necessary skills to reduce the risks of medication errors and improve patient care while minimizing pharmacy liability.