When Care Goes Wrong: Preventing Medical Errors Before They Happen

Tracking # 20-1371185

$12.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify common causes of medical errors in healthcare settings.

2. Analyze system and human factors that contribute to preventable harm.

3. Recognize early warning signs that may lead to errors or adverse events.

4. Apply evidence-based protocols for diagnostics and treatment planning.

5. Integrate safe clinical modalities and medication practices.

6. Demonstrate accurate, timely, and legally compliant documentation.

Course overview

Medical errors remain a leading cause of preventable harm in healthcare and often result from a complex interaction of human factors, system failures, communication breakdowns, and lapses in clinical judgment. This course provides a comprehensive, proactive approach to preventing medical errors before they occur by examining common sources of failure and identifying strategies for early intervention. Participants will explore high-risk processes in patient care, including medication administration, diagnostics, treatment planning, and transitions of care. Emphasis is placed on recognizing warning signs, adhering to established protocols, applying safe clinical modalities, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation. This course also addresses legal and ethical responsibilities, fostering accountability and reinforcing a culture of safety. By focusing on prevention, healthcare professionals will be equipped with practical tools to reduce risk, improve patient outcomes, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Patient Related

2h Management

2h Administrative

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Patient Related

2h Management

2h Administrative

Arizona Board of Athletic Training

Athletic Trainer

2h Continuing Education in the Area of Athletic Training

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Category A activity related to nonclinical coursework

Physical Therapy Assistant

2h Category A activity related to nonclinical coursework

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General CE

Occupational Therapist Assistant

2h General CE

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

2h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

2h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

2h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care

2h Personal Growth

2h Risk Management

2h Management

Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care

2h Risk Management

2h Personal Growth

2h Management

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Professional Nurse

2h General

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General Continuing Education

2h Ethics of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General Continuing Education

2h Ethics of Occupational Therapy

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Addiction Counselors

Licensed Addiction Counselor

2h Professional Ethics

2h General

Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor

2h Professional Ethics

2h General

Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor

2h General

2h Professional Ethics

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Class I CE

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Class I CE

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Licensed Mental Health Technician

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Nurse Midwife

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Respiratory Care Practitioners

Respiratory Care Practitioner

2h Continuing education relevant to the respiratory care practitioner

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

2h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Nurse Practitioner

2h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

2h Administration and/or Management

Occupational Therapist Registered

2h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

2h Administration and/or Management

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

2h Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

2h Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

2h Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Continuing education related to the AOTA Code of Ethics

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Continuing education related to the AOTA Code of Ethics

Tennessee Board of Social Workers

Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker

2h Social Work CE

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

2h Social Work CE

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

2h Social Work CE

Licensed Master Social Worker

2h Professional Ethics

2h Social Work CE

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Licensed Social Worker

2h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Relating to professional nursing practice

2h Legal aspects of professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

2h Legal aspects of professional nursing practice

2h Clinical Management of Patients

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

2h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

2h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Disclosure statements

Method of Evaluation:

Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.

Notice

This course is designed to align with commonly required continuing education competencies for healthcare licensure and are structured to meet state board and regulatory standards in key areas of clinical practice, patient safety, and professional accountability.

References

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Patient Safety Network (PSNet).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Healthcare Safety Guidelines.
The Joint Commission. National Patient Safety Goals.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). Patient Safety Resources.
World Health Organization (WHO). Patient Safety Curriculum Guide.
American Nurses Association (ANA). Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

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