Executive Development Programme in Medication Safety Standards

• Medication Safety Fundamentals: Overview of medication safety, common errors, and impact of medication errors on patient outcomes.
• Regulatory Standards and Guidelines: Current regulations and guidelines for medication safety, including FDA and WHO standards.
• Medication Ordering and Transcription: Best practices for medication ordering, prescription writing, and transcription to reduce errors.
• Dispensing and Distribution: Strategies for safe medication dispensing and distribution, including barcode technology and automated systems.
• Clinical Decision Support Systems: Utilization of clinical decision support systems to improve medication safety and reduce adverse drug events.
• Patient Education and Engagement: Importance of patient education in medication safety, including communication strategies and tools for patient engagement.
• Medication Administration: Best practices for medication administration, including safe handling, documentation, and monitoring.
• Medication Reconciliation and Transitions of Care: Strategies for medication reconciliation and managing transitions of care to prevent medication errors.
• Quality Improvement and Performance Metrics: Utilization of quality improvement methodologies and performance metrics to monitor and improve medication safety.