Pr-040860 Medication Safety.

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Type

Presentation

Credit

No

Description

This module will take you through a scenario which will require the knowledge of the 7 rights of medication ... show more

Objectives

  • Apply patient and medication verification methods to reduce risk of mistakes affecting patient health and documentation
  • Apply safety guidelines in order to appropriately prepare and administer vaccinations from multiuse vials
  • Apply the "7 rights" of medication administration to properly prepare and administer medication to all patients
  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately calculate medication dosages through the use of the standardized dose calculation formula
  • Describe the vaccination storage guidelines, including cold chain management and the components of vaccination storage and handling
  • Identify situations in which to use a variety of needle gauges and lengths in order to safely and effectively administer vaccinations
  • Identify the proper means to safely dispose of pharmaceutical waste

Fees

Free

Faculty

Tejus Sonawala

Organization

MedStar Medical Group