Medication Administration and Best Practices for Removing Medications - Online Inservice
This course provides an in-depth understanding of medication administration in healthcare settings, focusing on safe and effective practices for both delivering and discontinuing medications. Participants will explore the steps required to ensure accurate medication administration, including verification, dosing, and documentation procedures. Additionally, the course covers the best practices for the safe removal of medications, addressing scenarios such as medication recalls, discontinuation of treatments, and the management of expired or unused drugs. Emphasis will be placed on regulatory guidelines, safety protocols, and interprofessional collaboration to minimize risks and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Upon completion, learners will be prepared to confidently administer medications and manage their removal in a manner that promotes safety and compliance with industry standards.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the core principles of safe medication administration, including verification, dosing, and documentation requirements in healthcare settings.
- Identify best practices for medication removal, including handling recalls, discontinuation of treatments, and disposal of expired or unused medications.
- Discuss the regulatory guidelines and safety protocols governing both medication administration and removal to ensure compliance and reduce errors.
- Evaluate common medication errors and their causes, and develop strategies for preventing such errors during administration and removal.
- Implement effective communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals to enhance safety and quality in medication management and removal processes.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Core Principles of Safe Medication Administration
Chapter 2: Minimum Number of Drugs and Using Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Chapter 3: Best Practices for Discontinuing Medications
Chapter 4: Importance of Periodic Medication Reviews in Long-Term Care Facilities
Price: $15.00
Contact Hours: 1.5
Course Author
Carey Peerman
Dr. Peerman earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University Chicago (2019), a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Radford University (2001), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Radford University (1998). She is a Fellow in the American College of Health Care Executives, a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, and a Registered Nurse. Additionally, Dr. Peerman also holds certificates in Healthcare Administration- Long Term Care from Mary Baldwin College, Executive Leadership from The University of Notre Dame, Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean DFSS from Aventa, a certificate in Gerontology from The University of Texas-Austin and is a Certified Quality Professional. She also serves as a Healthcare Consultant and is owner of Clear Edge Consulting, LLC. She is the author of Authentic Leadership: Your Journey to a Five-Star Career and The Resilient Leader: A Foundational Guide to Developing Resilient Leadership Vol.1.
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Course Accreditation
Provider approved by the Florida, New Hampshire, and Wyoming Board of Nursing-Certified Nursing Assistants, CE Broker Provider #: 50-13256.