Prevention Of Medical Errors
Tracking # 20-159816
$18.00
What you'll learn
After complete this course the learner wi be able to:
- Define medical error, adverse event, side effects, close calls or near miss, never event, and sentinel event.
- Identify the classifications of human errors.
- Identify the impact of medical errors on the healthcare field.
- List factors that increase the risk of medical errors.
- Identify populations of special vulnerability.
- Determine responsibilities for reporting medical errors.
- Identify processes for improving client outcomes.
- Identify public education measures related to client safety.
Course overview
In the United States there is a hidden epidemic of medical errors. This epidemic has a result of injury in every 25 hospital clients and tens of thousands of death each year. (IOM, 1999). Medical errors are more deadly than breast cancer, motor vehicle accidents, or AIDS. To Err Is Human made headlines across the country, with anticipated consequences on the national agenda. From local hospitals and clinics to state and federal agencies, medical errors became a priority. This is a mandatory course, required by the State of Florida for license renewal and for initial licensure.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
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Learning Objectives:
After complete this course the learner wi be able to:
- Define medical error, adverse event, side effects, close calls or near miss, never event, and sentinel event.
- Identify the classifications of human errors.
- Identify the impact of medical errors on the healthcare field.
- List factors that increase the risk of medical errors.
- Identify populations of special vulnerability.
- Determine responsibilities for reporting medical errors.
- Identify processes for improving client outcomes.
- Identify public education measures related to client safety.
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