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Activity Steps

1 Activity
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Purpose of Activity

To provide information on nursing recommendations to decrease medication delivery errors.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Discuss interruptions and distractions identified during observed inpatient medication passes in Midwestern rural hospital settings.
  2. Select nursing-based recommendations to minimize and address interruptions and distractions during medication delivery periods.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH
  • GA - BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







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Test Code: JNCQ1016
Published: Oct/Dec 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: Innovations in Health Care , Medication Safety
Sources: Journal of Nursing Care Quality
Required Passing Score: 12/17 (70%)
Authors: Katherine Bravo, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC; Gary Cochran, PharmD, SM; Ryan Barrett, MS
Categories: Medical-Surgical , Quality Improvement , Safety
Specialties: Medical-Surgical, Quality Improvement, Risk Management
Topics: Medication Errors