Assignment: Verifying and Filling a Prescription

Checkpoint Verifying and Filling a Prescription shows the solutions to the following problems:

View the video, Pharmacy Errors: Unreported Epidemic? by clicking on http://abcnews.go.com/search?searchtext=pharmacy%20errors&type or read the summary at http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/pharmacy_investigation/index.html Write a 200- to 300-word response to the following points:
– What are the steps in verifying and filling a prescription?

– What may happen if you miss a step in the process?

– Are adequate checks and balances set up to ensure the process is completed accurately?

– Recommend additional steps to ensure accuracy.

– What are some safety-related consequences of failing to verify prescriptions?

– What technologies are available to help maintain accuracy when filling pharmaceutical orders?

 

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