Medical Error Prevention for Mental Health Professionals 2CE

Course overview

This introductory course is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling for the Medical Error Prevention requirement. It is designed specifically for the mental health professional to help reduce the possibility of medical errors in one’s practice. Included is pertinent information on types of medical errors, populations at greatest risk, and the process of root cause analysis. The authors share their expertise in preventing diagnostic and treatment errors, assessing risk, record-keeping and reducing adverse reactions to medications. Risk assessment for suicide and violence to others, mandatory reporting of abuse, confidentiality, informed consent, and the need for multi-cultural sensitivity are addressed. Valuable resources are provided to augment the information presented. This brief overview provides a practical guide for the mental health practitioner in a variety of settings.