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Medication Safety

Medication Safety In-Situ Simulation Cart

Course Overview

This course offers clinicians interactive medication safety training using an in-situ medication safety cart. Through short, focused practice sessions (5-7 minutes), participants will execute designated medication-related activities. The safety cart can be customized to address a wide range of medication safety concerns, from preparation to administration, within a realistic setting.

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize at-risk situations during medication preparation or administration and apply the correct processes to ensure patient safety.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills throughout the medication preparation and administration process.
  3. Perform medication preparation and administration processes, consistently applying the six rights of medication administration.