Improve the Safety of High-Alert Medications (HAMs)

This course guides participants in improving the safety of High-Alert Medications (HAMs), including LASA medications and concentrated solutions. It provides tools, processes, and training strategies to prevent errors and reduce risks in medication management. By completing the course, participants will gain the skills to identify, manage, and monitor HAMs to protect patients and improve safety outcomes.

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Delivery Mode

E-Learning

Location

Online

Language

English

Delivery Dates

Ongoing

Duration

30 mins

Overview

This course helps participants understand the risks associated with High-Alert Medications (HAMs), including concentrated solutions and look-alike/sound-alike (LASA) medications. It introduces internationally recognized medication safety practices based on the WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge. Participants will learn to establish a HAM safety team, develop standardized processes, and train staff to manage HAMs effectively. The course also addresses common gaps in HAM management and provides tools to measure compliance and improve safety. By the end, participants will be able to identify HAMs, prevent errors, and reduce harm caused by medication mistakes.