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Description
Learning Objectives
Course Sections/Outline
Introduction
Frequency of Medical Errors
Defining Medical Errors
What should be reported?
Florida Law
Common Types of Medical Errors
Errors of Outcome and Process
Analyzing and Preventing Medical Errors
Root Cause Analysis
VA Recommendations for Performing RCA's
Conclusion
References
Post-Test: Medical Error Prevention: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Program Evaluation
Learn more about identifying and preventing medical errors by learning the role of Root Cause Analysis in this process.
by Vicki Holder
2 CE Credit Hours
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This course covers medical errors and how to apply strategies for prevention. Healthcare professionals who take this medical errors course will be able to discuss the impact of human error, identify where these errors tend to happen and explain programs that reduce medical errors.
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CE Credit Hour: 2 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Nursing Professionals Certified Nursing Assistant
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Vicki Holder
Cost:$16.00
20-771689
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After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:
Identify the two primary types of medical errors
Define an adverse event
Explain the importance of near misses in preventing future medical errors
Define a sentinel event
Explain how errors are analyzed and the role of Root Cause Analysis in this process
PDF Course Download Link
Description
Learning Objectives
Course Sections/Outline
Introduction
Frequency of Medical Errors
Defining Medical Errors
What should be reported?
Florida Law
Common Types of Medical Errors
Errors of Outcome and Process
Analyzing and Preventing Medical Errors
Root Cause Analysis
VA Recommendations for Performing RCA's
Conclusion
References
Post-Test: Medical Error Prevention: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Program Evaluation
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
This program is not available for NBCC credit.
This program is not available for APA credit.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.
CE Credit Hour: 2 CE Credit Hours
Target Audience: Nursing Professionals Certified Nursing Assistant
Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph
Faculty: Vicki Holder
Cost:$16.00
20-771689
Automatically reports to CE Broker in 24 Hours
