B14 - Medication Safety in Behavioral Health: Preventing Errors and Protecting Patients [Note Room Change to Room 708]

Monday, April 27, 2026

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MDT

Location: 708

Focuses on reducing medication errors through robust risk management is critical for human service organizations. The implementation of comprehensive policies, fostering a safety culture, utilizing technology effectively, and ensuring staff accountability to prevent, rather than just react to, adverse drug events are effective strategies for protecting patients. This session will highlight key strategies such proactive risk management; systemic improvements; staff involvement; and addressing common errors.

Learning Objectives:

Explore the reasons for an organization focusing on reducing medication errors.
Examine the key strategies that support robust risk management including focusing on preventing errors, maintaining documentation, updating policies, staff involvement in quality improvement and reducing wrong-dose administrations.
Analyze outcomes seen by organizations that have effectively implemented improved medication safety procedures.

Breakout Presenter(s)

Ronald Zimmet, JD

General Counsel
Mental Health Risk Retention Group
Daytona Beach, Florida

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Joe Parks, MD

Medical Director
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Washington, District of Columbia

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