Event Details

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps, presented by The NFCA

Free Webinar, Open to All Family Caregivers

Date:  Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  (EST)

*Please note this program is managed and produced by the National Family Caregivers Association.  It is not managed or produced by Hospice Pharmacia.

The National Family Caregivers Association is presenting a free webinar for family caregivers on medication safety and preventing medication-related mishaps.  With more than 50 million family caregivers in America providing care for loved ones with chronic conditions or disabilities, more than half are assisting them with their medications.  This webinar will teach family cargeivers what they can do to help minimize the risk that their loved one will experience an adverse drug reaction or event.

The webinar will address the following questions:

  • Why should I learn how to prevent medication errors and events?
  • When are medication problems most likely to occur?
  • What can I do to minimize the risks associated with medications?
  • How can I help my loved one stay on their medication regimen?
  • How can I prevent medication problems at the hospital?
  • How can I prevent medication problems at the doctor's office?
  • How can I use my pharmacist as a resource?

For registration and other additional information on this free webinar, please click here.

 

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