Week 8/Module 8 Written Assignment

Week 8/Module 8 Written Assignment

 Module 08 Presentation SubmissionScoring Rubric:CriteriaPointsIn this presentation, you will explain: The medication error that you chose in detailThe impact it has on the staff, organization, and health care patientWhat are the specific risks to the patient and what can be done to prevent this error from occurring?You must provide a handout in the form of a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation that is engaging to the audience and gives specific examples of the error. The presentation must be between 10-15 slides and will be presented in Module 08. Please provide 2-3 scholarly references  

  Medication error s are increasing and can occur at any point in the health care delivery system. These errors are often a preventable event that often time leads to patient harm. Acknowledging that errors happen, learning from those errors, and working to prevent future errors represents a major change in the culture of health care. It is often difficult to acknowledge an error has occurred, but a shift from blame and punishment to analysis of the cause will help to improve the health care systems. Every health care provider has a responsibility to understand what can cause these errors and what can be done to prevent them from occurring. This understanding will create a safer working environment for both patients and workers.List what you believe are some of the most common medication errors, why the errors occur and how they can be prevented.Please make an initial post by midweek, and respond to at least two other student’s posts with substantial details that demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, and critical thinking. Remember that your posts must exhibit appropriate writing mechanics including using proper language, cordiality, and proper grammar and punctuation. If you refer to any outside sources or reference materials be sure to provide proper attribution and/or citation.Please check the         

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