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The University of Utah College of Pharmacy will be hosting two free continuing education events with Christopher Jerry, a renowned patient safety advocate on Thursday, November 7th and Friday, November 8, 2024. Please see the attached flyers for details and registration.Christopher Jerry experienced an unimaginable tragedy when his two-year-old daughter, Emily, passed away due to a fatal medication error in March 2006. In response, he founded the Emily Jerry Foundation to raise awareness about preventable medical errors, which recent estimates identify as the third leading cause of death in the United States. Over the past decade, Mr. Jerry has collaborated with numerous medical experts to modify core systems, processes, and protocols to enhance patient safety and ensure optimal outcomes.
Through his life's work, Mr. Jerry has become a relentless advocate for patient safety and clinicians. He spreads a message of hope, forgiveness, compassion, and collaboration, transforming his personal tragedy into a catalyst for positive change in global healthcare in honor of his daughter, Emily.
We hope you will attend.
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*Event #1:
- Emily Jerry's Story – From Tragedy to Triumph – Mitigating the Risk of Human Error to Save Lives
- ACPE Activity Number: 0167-9999-24-029-L05-P
- Activity Date: November 7, 2024
- Time: 4:00 to 5:00 PM
- Location: University of Utah College of Pharmacy Skaggs Auditorium
- Registration link: https://bit.ly/4etYMHw
- Activity Type: Knowledge-based
- CE Credits: 1.0 hour, no partial credit Activity Fee: Free for preceptors and alumni
*Event #2:
- Fostering a Just Culture: Turning Medication Errors into Opportunities for Positive Change
- ACPE Activity Number: 0167-9999-24-030-L05-P
- Activity Date: November 8, 2024
- Time: Registration and social 4:00 to 4:30 PM; Presentation 4:30 to 5:30 PM
- Location: University of Utah College of Pharmacy Skaggs Auditorium
- Registration link: http://bit.ly/3XM0Z9T
- Activity Type: Knowledge-based
- CE Credits: 1.0 hour, no partial credit Activity Fee: Free for preceptors and alumni
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
30 S 2000 E, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Utah 84112
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