At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1.       Discuss how medical errors contribute to the overall morbidity and mortality both in the United States and globally

2.       List the major causes of medication errors in contemporary practice

3.       Discuss the potential benefits of smart software and ePrescribing with regards to minimizing errors

4.       Explain the role of bedside bar code technology and smart pumps in preventing medication errors

5.       Discuss how the introduction of technology into practice may result in the introduction of new sources of medical errors