Learning from Errors: Analysis of a Medication Error

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

No nurse intends to make a medication error. Yet, according to the Institute of Medicine, medication errors occur with alarming frequency, resulting in patient harm or even death. This foundational session begins with a review of the landmark publication To Err Is Human. Using a case study approach, we analyze medication error events and discuss risk-mitigation strategies per recommendation by the Institute of Safe Medication Practice.

Objectives

Describe two to three strategies to prevent medication errors.
Identify one system flaw known to contribute to a medication error, per a case study.
Explain safe medication administration using bar code medication administration.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.