Certificate in Senior Medication Systems: Smarter Outcomes
-- ViewingNowThe Certificate in Senior Medication Systems: Smarter Outcomes course is a vital program for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills in medication management for senior patients. With the aging population and increased demand for specialized care, this course is more relevant than ever.
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• Medication Management: Understanding the importance of medication management and its impact on senior health outcomes. This unit will cover topics such as medication reconciliation, medication review, and creating an individualized medication management plan.
• Pharmacology for Seniors: An overview of the principles of pharmacology as it relates to seniors, including age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This unit will also cover the most common medication classes used in seniors and their potential side effects.
• Polypharmacy: Understanding the risks and challenges associated with polypharmacy, including the potential for drug interactions and adverse drug events. This unit will cover strategies to reduce the risk of polypharmacy and improve medication safety.
• Communication and Education: Effective communication and education strategies to promote medication adherence and reduce medication errors. This unit will cover topics such as medication counseling, patient education materials, and communication with other healthcare providers.
• Medication Safety: An overview of medication safety best practices, including medication storage and disposal, medication reconciliation, and error reporting. This unit will also cover the role of technology in medication safety.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understanding the regulatory requirements related to medication management in senior care settings, including federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.
• Quality Improvement: An overview of quality improvement principles and methods as they apply to medication management in senior care settings. This unit will cover topics such as medication incident reporting and analysis, continuous quality improvement, and performance measurement.
• Interprofessional Collaboration: The importance of interprofessional collaboration in medication management, including the roles and responsibilities of different healthcare providers. This unit will cover strategies for effective communication and collaboration across disciplines.
• Case Studies: A review of real-world case
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