Prevention of Medical Errors

Course overview

This course provides healthcare professionals with current evidence-based strategies for the prevention and reduction of medical errors in healthcare settings. Participants will examine common causes and types of medical errors, including medication errors, communication failures, documentation issues, and system-related factors that impact patient safety. The course emphasizes patient safety principles, risk reduction strategies, effective communication, root cause analysis, quality improvement processes, and the role of healthcare professionals in promoting a culture of safety and accountability. Florida-specific requirements related to medical error prevention and reporting are also reviewed.