This course supports the safe administration of medicines to inpatients, drawing on practice wisdom of colleagues, research and the development of current policy. It is a general foundation for further learning related to administration of medications and does not address prescribing where a nurse or midwife has authority to do so.

Audience

• All nurses and midwives.
• Others participating in administering medications

Learning objectives

• Review patient safety concepts related to medicine administration
• Explore the factors that support safe administration of medicines, including the Five Rights, key values and practices
• Consider ways in which you can affirm and improve your own practice

Time allocation

1 hour