Medication Errors
presented by Angela Cassano, MD, York Hospital / Wellspan Health
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Release date: September 1, 2005
Expiration date: December 31, 2008

Target Audience: Family Practitioners, Internists, Pediatricians, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Medical Students and Residents, Practice Administrators

Course Description: As a speaker at the 2004 Annual Family Medicine Conference, Ms. Cassano will discuss the background and focus on medication errors/averse drug events. This lecture was previously recorded as part of a live CME approved conference and is now made available through this online program. A voice recording, PowerPoint slides, and web technology are utilized. Click on the link above to begin this educational program.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Identify measures that can be taken to reduce the incidence of delirium.

• Explain ways/methods to prevent/reduce the occurrence of medication errors/adverse drug events.

Estimated time to complete the educational activity -- 1.0 hr(s)