Medication Administration Safety

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This module delves into the critical aspects of medication administration safety, a cornerstone of high-quality patient care. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles of safe medication administration, including the “Five Rights” and strategies for preventing medication errors. Through interactive exercises, simulations, and case studies, you will develop essential skills in:  

  • Safe Medication Administration Techniques: Mastering the administration of oral and intravenous medications while adhering to strict safety protocols.
  • Dosage Calculation and Error Prevention: Accurately calculating dosages, recognizing potential medication errors, and implementing strategies to prevent them.
  • Patient Education and Medication Adherence: Effectively educating patients about their medications, including dosage instructions, side effects, and precautions, to promote optimal medication adherence.

This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safe and effective administration of medications, contributing to improved patient outcomes and enhanced quality of care

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the importance of medication safety in healthcare practice.
  • Apply the "Five Rights" of Medication Administration (right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time).  
  • Utilize strategies for verifying medication orders and patient identification.
  • Perform safe medication administration techniques for oral and intravenous medications.
  • Master basic dosage calculation principles and unit conversions.
  • Recognize and prevent medication errors, including the use of collaborative double-checking.
  • Develop effective patient education strategies for medication management.
  • Promote medication adherence and compliance among patients.

Course Content

Chapter 1: Principles of Safe Medication Administration

  • Lesson 1.1: Importance of Medication Safety
  • Lesson 1.2: The Five Rights of Medication Administration
  • Lesson 1.3: Verifying Medication Orders and Patient Identification
  • Lesson 1.4: Simulation Exercises

Chapter 2: Dosage Calculation and Error Prevention

Chapter 3: Patient Education and Medication Adherence

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