Requirements for Successful Completion: Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure: The author, editor, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship: No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement: This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and AAACN. Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.
Objectives:
Identify the purpose of The Joint Commission's "use medicines safely" goal.
Define medication error according to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention.
Identify two barriers to safe medication administration.
Describe two evidence-based training strategies used to provide an educational program for nursing staff in administering medications safely.
Discuss the staff educator/consultant's role in the safe delivery of medications in pediatric ambulatory care.
