PREVENTION OF MEDICAL ERRORS

Course overview

Upon completion of this program the participant will have knowledge of medical error statistics. Define medical Errors. Identify types of medical Errors. Discuss factors that increase medical errors. Knowledge of medication errors. Discuss practices for medication safety.Understand root cause analysis.Knowledge of Florida law in reporting medical errors.Identify safety needs for special populations. Discuss systems to improve patient safety. Discuss the importance of educating the public on the occurrence of medical errors. Understand the importance of utilizing interpreters in minimizing medical errors.