HCP 210 Week 7 Checkpoint Verifying and Filling a Prescription

This work of HCP 210 Week 7 Checkpoint Verifying and Filling a Prescription shows the solutions to the following problems:

View the video, Pharmacy Errors: Unreported Epidemic? by clicking on http://abcnews.go.com/search?searchtext=pharmacy%20errors&type or read the summary at http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/pharmacy_investigation/index.html Write a 200- to 300-word response to the following points:

- What are the steps in verifying and filling a prescription?

- What may happen if you miss a step in the process?

- Are adequate checks and balances set up to ensure the process is completed accurately?

- Recommend additional steps to ensure accuracy.

- What are some safety-related consequences of failing to verify prescriptions?

- What technologies are available to help maintain accuracy when filling pharmaceutical orders?