Pharmacy Conditions of Participation

Overview: This program reviews the pharmaceutical services condition of participation and other regulatory areas that require pharmacist input and participation such as antibiotic stewardships, medication administration timing policies, medication self administration, standing orders and other pharmacy related issues. This program is intended for acute hospitals and critical access hospitals. Medication errors account for the largest number of medical errors in health care. They are also the most- common reason for unnecessary hospital readmissions. Medication errors, adverse events, drug incompatibilities, self‐administered medication and required medication policies will also be discussed.

Objectives: 
• Describe CMS requirements for pharmaceutical services.
• Describe minimum security requirements.
• Explain basic required policies and procedure.
• Explain patient safety measures for medications.

Recommended to attend:
This program is intended for all hospitals and health systems including general acute hospitals, critical access hospitals, and anyone involved with compliance regulations and standards, including but not limited to pharmacy directors, consultant pharmacists, staff pharmacists, chief executive officers, chief medical officers, chief clinical officers, chief nursing officers, nursing managers, quality improvement staff, risk managers, compliance officers and legal counsel, regulatory readiness liaisons, safety officers, department directors, and other interested staff.