Florida Mandatory: Medical Errors for Florida Healthcare Professionals

Course overview

Designed for healthcare professionals, it offers a comprehensive, systems-based review of patient safety principles, error classification, and Florida's legislative and regulatory framework. Participants will explore key concepts such as the Swiss Cheese Model, Just Culture, Root Cause Analysis, and human factors engineering. The course emphasizes practical tools including SBAR communication, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and strategies for managing high-alert and LASA medications. Learners will also examine Florida's most commonly misdiagnosed conditions and review case studies highlighting error prevention across allied health, occupational therapy, and physical therapy settings. By applying evidence-based strategies and real-world examples, participants will enhance patient safety, reduce medical errors, and improve outcomes in diverse clinical environments.