11/14/2023
If you're an MA and need some CE's for recertification, there is a FREE class happening in Salem this month by Oregon Care Partners! Details below, you will need to go to their website and create a profile to register for it.
Understanding Medicines in Older Adults: Care Team Principles
November 28, 2023
7 Hours
Class Description
Medications—prescription and non-prescription alike—can have benefits but they are also associated with potential risks. Every caregiver, as a member of the care team, plays an active, positive role safely managing medications for older adults. In this class, our expert instructor and a licensed pharmacist will teach you how to apply best practice tools and strategies to improve medication safety and communication within your care setting using a team approach to provide optimal care to the person(s) in your care. Medication safety starts with you!
This class is designed to teach caregivers quality improvement techniques and communication strategies to improve medication safety practices for older adults.
In this class you will:
Learn how medicines can work in older adults, including risk factors, age-related changes and adverse medication side effects
Develop a plan to implement or enhance a process for medication review and documentation in your care setting
Learn how to apply quality improvement techniques and communication strategies to improve medication safety practices
Learn to promote person-centered care through a team approach
To be eligible to earn CEUs, qualified attendees must participate for the full duration of the class and complete the post-test evaluation.
Class Details
Class Type: In-Person
Date & Time: November 28, 2023 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
3125 Ryan Dr SE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 585-3332
Provided By: Oregon Care Partners
Language: English
CEU Credits: 5.5
https://oregoncarepartners.com/app/ #/class-details/3288
