Medical Errors, Part 3: Preventing Medication Errors discusses changes in how medications are handled and administered in American healthcare. The program provides an overview of the different kinds of medication errors that can occur, and offers specific guidance on how nursing staff can prevent these errors. The program also reviews the National Patient Safety Goals that directly address the prevention of medication errors. PURPOSE/OVERALL GOAL The purpose of this program is to describe strategies to prevent medication errors. | 
Continuing Nursing Education Series 
