PREVENTION OF MEDICAL ERRORS

Course overview

Government studies have identified medical errors as the eighth leading cause of death in the United States, and efforts are underway to reduce their often preventable human toll. This course is designed to provide an overview of medical errors, factors contributing to their occurrence, and steps that can be taken to reduce them in key health care settings. Course objectives include: * Outline error prone situations and vulnerabilities among special populations * Identify processes for improving patient outcome * Recognize caregivers' responsibilities for reporting medical errors