Course Code: REL-PAC-0-AADVDE
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two strategies to help prevent adverse drug events.
Explain the terms adverse drug event, adverse drug reaction, and medication error.
Discuss medications commonly involved in adverse drug events.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Adverse Drug Events
Causes of Adverse Drug Events
Recognizing ADEs
Risk for ADEs
In the Event of an ADE
Review
Summary
Section 3: Medications to Monitor
Medication Use
Other Medication Requiring Caution
Review
Summary
Section 4: Preventing ADEs
National Action Plan for ADE Prevention
Preventing Medication Errors
Education
Medication Reconciliation
Eliminating Unnecessary Medications
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.