Kick of our Continuing Ed Series with a DON Happy Hour!
Medication Errors: Root Cause & Prevention Strengthening Medication Safety in Long-Term Care & Assi
Medication errors remain one of the leading causes of preventable resident harm in long-term care and assisted living settings. This interactive course from Health Tech Associates helps healthcare staff identify common system failures, understand why errors occur, and implement practical strategies to improve medication safety.
Participants will explore:
- Common medication errors in LTC/AL
- Root cause analysis and system failures
- The Swiss Cheese Model
- Medication pass interruptions
- High-risk medications
- Safety strategies for nurses, medication aides, and medication managers
This course includes real-world case studies, group discussion, reflection activities, and practical prevention strategies that participants can immediately apply in their facility.
Ideal For:
- Nurses
- Medication Aides
- Medication Managers
- Assisted Living Staff
- Long-Term Care Teams
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define medication errors in LTC/AL settings
- Identify common causes of medication errors
- Apply root cause analysis to real-world scenarios
- Identify strategies to reduce medication risk in their facility
Medication errors are predictable — therefore, they are preventable.
Join us, June 2, 2026 4pm -5:30pm
This training provides 1 CE Credit
Certificates available at the conclusion of the event.
This event is available in-person or virtual with a paid registration fee.
