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Nurse leaders and managers can educate the unit within the organization about medication errors by:

• Providing training on the safe administration of medications. This training should cover the basics of medication safety, as well as the specific risks and challenges associated with the medications that are used in the unit.
• Creating a culture of safety. This means creating an environment where nurses feel comfortable reporting errors without fear of punishment.
• Ensuring that nurses have access to the information they need to administer medications safely. This includes making sure that nurses have access to up-to-date medication lists and that they know how to contact pharmacists for assistance.

By taking these steps, nurse leaders and managers can help to reduce the number of medication errors in their organization.

Here are some additional resources that nurse leaders and managers can use to educate their staff about medication errors:

• The California Board of Registered Nursing has a website with information on medication safety.
• The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has a number of resources on medication safety, including checklists and educational materials.
• The Joint Commission has a set of standards for medication safety.

By using these resources, nurse leaders and managers can help to ensure that their staff is aware of the risks of medication errors and how to prevent them.