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Pharmacy Law: The Pharmacist's Role in a Quality System to Prevent Medication Errors
by Ken Baker, RPh. J.D.
Ken Baker, RPh. J.D. is a pharmacist and an attorney. He is currently vice president and general counsel for Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company, Algona, Iowa. Prior to joining Pharmacists Mutual, Dr. Baker practiced general trial law for 13 years, including three years as a deputy prosecuting attorney. He practiced pharmacy for several years before becoming a lawyer and managed a community chain pharmacy for over four years.
Faculty Disclosure
Some of the materials and data used in this presentation are derived from error & claims studies provided to Kenneth R. Baker, RPh, JD, with permission for use. These materials and data were supplied to Dr. Baker from two companies (PMC Quality Commitment and Pharmacist Mutual Insurance Co.), with whom he has had a professional and/or employment relationship. The PIAA material is used with blanket permission.
Goals and Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the changing and increasing legal duties of the pharmacist.
2. Describe the concepts involved in implementing a quality system.
3. Elaborate on the importance of the pharmacists final check in reducing medication errors.
Target Audience
Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
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Technologies Used
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Price: FREE!
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ACPE Accreditation
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RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This home study web activity has been assigned a maximum of 1 credit hours (0.1 CEU) and the ACPE UPN: 372-000-04-013-H03.
This accreditation expires on 01/17/2008.
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To receive educational credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form and pass the online assessment with a score of 70% or better. If you do not receive a minimum score of 70% or better, you are permitted 1 retake(s). After passing the assessment, you can view, print and track your statements of credit online. There is no fee to participate in this activity.
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The material presented here does not reflect the views of Pharmacy Choice, Inc., RxSchool, or the companies providing educational content. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
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