Course opens: 
12/01/2021

Don’t Be the Case Study: Safety Lessons You’ll Actually Remember | Real-World Compounding Errors, Quality Insights, and How to Stay Out of the Headlines

October 23, 2025

Overview

Real-world compounding errors meet practical solutions in this webinar. Through case studies and expert guidance, we will explore common risks and strengthen your quality assurance practices—before mistakes make the headlines.  Key topics to be covered in the webinar include Patient Safety Organizations, “Safe Tables”, the “Designated Person”,  the 3 essential types of Safety Cultures, and a review of recently reported Quality-Related Events with their Contributing Factors in compounding pharmacies.
 


Pricing

 

APC Members benefit from discounted pricing.
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Webinar Registration Fees
APC Membership TypePrice (USD)
Pharmacist Member$55.00
Pharmacy Technician or Student Member$25.00
Non-member$75.00

Please note: APC Members will be able to select their discounted pricing at checkout.


 

Intended audience

    • Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    Learning Objectives

    Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

    1. Explain the function and benefits of Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs) and “Safe Tables.”
    2. Describe how the 3 essential types of Safety Cultures are inter-related in a compounding pharmacy.
    3. Identify at least 2 strategies to implement and maintain effective error and near-miss reporting systems.
    4. Examine recent quality-related events in compounding practice by identifying and analyzing the contributing factors.
    5. Describe the role and responsibilities of the Designated Person regarding medication safety in accordance with USP standards.

    Hardware/software requirements

    We will be using Zoom for this webinar - full system requirements can be found here. You can download the Zoom client here.

    Web browser
    • Windows: Internet Explorer 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
    • macOS: Safari 7+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
    • Linux: Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+

    Internet connection

    • ~600kbps (down) for high-quality video
    • ~1.2-1.8Mbps (down) for 720p HD video 
    • ~2-3Mbps (down) for 1080p HD video

    Misc

    • Speakers – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth

    Hardware

     MinimumRecommended
    ProcessorSingle-core 1Ghz or higherDual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent)
    RAMN/A4 GB

     


    COPYRIGHT

    This webinar is Copyright © Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding 2025.

    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 0.10 CEU (ACPE)
    • 1.00 Contact Hours
    Event starts: 
    10/23/2025 - 2:00pm
    Event ends: 
    10/23/2025 - 3:00pm
    Price:
    $75.00

    John M. Kessler, B.S. Pharm., PharmD

    John M. Kessler, B.S. Pharm., PharmD, is the Chief Medication Safety Officer for the Alliance for Patient Medication Safety (APMS PSO) based in Richmond Virginia – a Patient Safety Organization specifically addressing pharmacy’s needs.  He is also the Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of SecondStory Health, LLC, based in Chapel Hill, NC.  He graduated from West Virginia University and from Duquesne University and has more than 45 years of experience in pharmacy with a special interest in medication safety and quality assurance. His work with APMS includes consulting with compounding pharmacies conducting root cause analyses, analyzing Quality Related Events (QREs) for patterns of error, risk and successes to improve safe practices in compounding pharmacies.

    PHARMACISTS & PHARMACY TECHNICIANS

    This CE Activity is accredited for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through CPE Consultants, LLC.

    Total CPE Credits: 1 CPE Hour = 0.1 CEUs

    TypeKnowledge-based
    UAN0864-9999-25-078-L07-P/T
    Credits1 CPE Hour = 0.1 CEUs
    Release DateOctober 23, 2025
    Expiration DateOctober 23, 2028

    COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

    1. Attend the live webinar in full (login and logout times will be recorded).
    2. Complete a learning assessment (minimum 75% passing grade, two attempts permitted) within 14 days.
    3. Submit a completed live event evaluation form online within 14 days.

    When the aforementioned steps have been completed and approved:

    • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians registered in the United States will obtain a statement of completed credits on their NABP e-Profile within 60 days.
    • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians registered elsewhere will receive an automated email from LP3 Network advising that they can download a statement of participation.
    • All participants will receive an automated email from LP3 Network advising that they can download the LP3 Network certificate of completion.
    accreditorCPE Consultants, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

    International participants should verify with their respective governing board for accreditation equivalency.

    Please note: APC Members will be able to select their discounted pricing at checkout.

    APC Members benefit from discounted pricing.
    Not a member? Click here to learn more!
    Webinar Registration Fees
    APC Membership TypePrice (USD)
    Pharmacist Member$55.00
    Pharmacy Technician or Student Member$25.00
    Non-member$75.00

    By registering for this Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC) webinar, you confirm that your information, including contact information, will be shared with APC for direct marketing purposes.


    The webinar will be live on October. 23rd, 2025. Not able to attend live? You can enroll in the on-demand version.


    CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

    There are no refunds, returns or transfers upon purchase of the webinar.

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    Course expires: 
    12/31/2029