Speakers:
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Eileen Relihan, Medication Safety Facilitator, St. James’s Hospital, PhD (Pharm) MSc.(Hosp Pharm), BSc.(Pharm), Dip LQH, MPSI
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Louisa Power, Chief II Pharmacist, Pharmacy Services Primary Care Unit, HSE, MPSIIIOP Peer Support Network
Summary:
In this webinar "Focus on Medication Safety" Eileen Relihan and Louisa Power discuss various aspects of medication safety in primary care. The speakers highlight the importance of gathering information from various sources, such as casual conversations, literature review, and staff surveys, to improve medication safety practices. They also emphasise the need for proactive measures, such as medication safety minutes and implementing protocols, to preempt errors and minimise risks.
They further discusses medication safety incidents and the importance of communication and proactive measures in preventing them. Tools and frameworks for analysing medication safety are also mentioned, along with the risks associated with transitions of care. They address the changes in medication recommendations during COVID-19 and stress the importance of adverse drug reaction reporting, incident reporting, and proper training for staff involved in the vaccination process. Overall, the video highlights the significance of embedding learning, communication, and patient safety in medication safety practices.