AHRQ Patient Safety Network: Physical Environments That Promote Safe Medication Use and the Latest Updates.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network



Physical Environments That Promote Safe Medication Use and the Latest Updates.

US Pharmacopeial Convention. February 3, 2015. 10:00–11:30 AM (Eastern).

The work environment can enhance or hinder safe medication use. This webinar will explore specific work space standards that enable staff adherence to safe medication administration processes. Facility design can address problems such as interruptions, distractions, and noise.

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