Medication Mastery: Safe Administration & Patient Teaching in Home Infusion - July 2026

Nurse Bytes: Drug Calculations: A Nurse's Guide to Safe Medication Dosing

This session equips home infusion nurses with the essential skills to accurately calculate IV medication dosages, ensuring safe and effective patient care. Participants will explore best practices for dose verification, infusion rate calculations, and clinical accountability in the home setting.

1. Describe best practices for dose verification and infusion rate calculations to ensure safe administration and minimize medication errors in the home setting.
2. Apply accurate dosage calculation methods to determine IV medication volumes and infusion rates using standardized formulas and technology.
3. Integrate principles of clinical accountability by documenting calculations, validating infusion parameters, and communicating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to uphold patient safety.

Nurse Necessities: Right Patient, Right Practice: A Nurse's Guide to the Five Rights

This session empowers home infusion nurses to apply the Five Rights of medication administration—right patient, drug, dose, route, and time—with precision and accountability. Through practical guidance and real-world scenarios, participants will strengthen their role in ensuring safe, high-quality care during medication preparation and delivery.

1. Apply the Five Rights of medication administration to ensure safe and accurate IV medication delivery in the home setting.
2. Identify and mitigate common risks associated with medication preparation and administration through scenario-based problem-solving and peer discussion.
3. Demonstrate clinical accountability by documenting medication administration accurately and communicating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Nurse Bytes: From Script to Safe: Teaching Patients How to Administer with Care

This session equips nurses with practical strategies to teach patients safe and effective medication administration, from prescription to practice. Through clear communication, demonstration techniques, and patient engagement tools, participants will learn how to foster confidence and reduce risk in home-based care.

1. Describe effective patient education strategies for safe medication administration, including clear verbal instructions, visual aids, and hands-on demonstrations.
2. Apply communication techniques that build patient trust, clarify expectations, and address barriers to understanding or adherence.
3. Utilize patient engagement tools to reinforce learning, assess comprehension, and promote confidence in self-administering medications at home.

***Full front matter document will be attached for all 3 sessions