Speak Up for Safety - Clinical Safety Practices- Medication Safety 8.6.26

August 6, 2026

Code: SUBWEV

https://cce.upmc.com/content/speak-safety-clinical-safety-practices-medication-safety-8626

 

Thursday, September 3, 2026 (12:00-13:00) – Risk Prevention for All Staff

Diagnostic & Procedural Safety

• Radiology & Lab safety

• Safe surgery protocols

• Diagnostic error prevention

 

Target Audience

Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Pharmacist

Physician

Social Worker

Learning Objectives

Featuring guest speakers from Clinical Pharmacy Services, this session will highlight best practices for medication safety and error prevention. Attendees will gain insights into safe medication processes and the role every team member plays in supporting patient safety.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/05/2026
Course expires: 
12/30/2026
Event starts: 
08/06/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
08/06/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
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A structured, year-long program designed to build a culture of safety across all healthcare roles. Each month focuses on a key domain of patient safety, combining foundational knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Quarter 1: Foundations

  • Safety principles, systems thinking, and Just Culture

Quarter 2: Speaking Up for Safety

  • Event reporting, root cause analysis, and legal frameworks

Quarter 3: Clinical Safety Practices

  • Infection control, medication safety, and risk prevention for all staff

Quarter 4: Culture & Leadership

  • Safety culture assessment, quality improvement, and case study
Virtual
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Accreditation and credit designation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)

 The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours.

 

Other Healthcare Professionals

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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