Using Human Factors to Improve Medication Safety

Newark, DE US
October 29, 2026

This one hour lecture is part of the 2026 Delaware Society of Health-System Pharmacists Fall Appreciation Dinner Event.  

Target Audience

Pharmacists who are members of Delaware Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:

  • Describe how human limitations and capabilities contribute to safety risks.
  • Explain the components of the systems engineering in patient safety (SEIPS) model.
  • Apply human factors principles to identify opportunities for safer processes and practical patient safety improvements.

 

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact Suzanne Hockenberry at [email protected].

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Credits

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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. Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum 1.00 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
Course opens: 
10/16/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Event starts: 
10/29/2026 - 7:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
10/29/2026 - 8:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
100 Continental Drive
Newark, DE 19713
United States

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Nemours Children’s Health and Delaware Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Nemours Children’s Health 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.

 

Pharmacists 
Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Professions
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to confirm if they accept the credit listed above.

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Credits

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health 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. Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum 1.00 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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