Course Code: REL-PAC-0-BAMM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the rights of medication administration.
Describe at least two safety interventions to follow when administering medications.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Medication Management Process
Meet Todd
Your Responsibilities
The Five Rights
Right Documentation: The Sixth Right
Understanding Medication Orders
Types of Orders
Controlled Medications
Reading a Medication Order
Getting Familiar with Medication Packaging
Medication Refills
Review
Summary
Section 3: Safe Medication Administration
Common Medication Mistakes
Revisiting Todd
Medication Administration Safety and Best Practices
Administering Oral Medications
Administering Topical Medications
Administering Eye Drops
Administering Ear Drops
Administering Nasal Drops or Sprays
Administering Inhalers
PRN Medications
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Annette Brownlee BSN RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medication Personnel.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.