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Preventing Medical Errors for Clinical Health Professionals

Tracking # 20-608156

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Educator AKH INC., ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE IN HEALTHCARE
CE Broker Reporting Reported automatically
Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  1. Recognize the magnitude and far reaching effects of medical error
  2. Categorize factors contributing to the occurrence of medical error
  3. Describe the healthcare professional’s role in identifying error prone situations
  4. Explain the importance of reporting medical error
  5. Specify at least two recommended practice modifications to promote safety and reduce the incidence of medical error
  6. Review the processes of root cause analysis and failure mode and effects analysis when analyzing error.
  7. Identify and review the five most misdiagnosed conditions.

Course overview

To renew a Florida Physician or Physician Assistant License, all licensees must complete 2 hours of approved Medical Errors training. This course is ACCME & Florida Approved for 2 CME hours of Preventing Medical Errors. This course can be conveniently taken online, at your own pace, on your computer or mobile device, and will automatically report to CE Broker for credit. AKH is an accredited provider of CE for licensed healthcare professionals and has built a reputation for high-quality programs that adhere to education and accreditation standards. This educational monograph addresses the identification, reporting, monitoring and reduction of medical error.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Bahamas Medical Council

Medical Practitioner

2h Continuing Medical Education

Specialty Medical Practitioner

2h Continuing Medical Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Clinical Laboratory Director

2h Medical Errors

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

2h Medical Errors

Clinical Laboratory Technician

2h Medical Errors

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

2h Medical Errors

Public Health Director

2h Medical Errors

Public Health Supervisor

2h Medical Errors

Public Health Technician

2h Medical Errors

Public Health Technologist

2h Medical Errors

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

2h Medical Errors

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h Medical Errors

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h Medical Errors

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

2h Medical Errors

Florida Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

2h Medical Errors

Dental Teaching Permit

2h Medical Errors

Dental Temporary Certificate

2h Medical Errors

Dentist

2h Medical Errors

Health Access Dentist

2h Medical Errors

Florida Board of Medicine

Anesthesiologist Assistant

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Area of Critical Need Medical Doctor

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Faculty Certificate

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited License

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Cleveland Clinic

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Limited to Mayo Clinic

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Health Certificate

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Public Psychiatry

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Medical Doctor Visiting Faculty Certificate

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Florida Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Medical Errors

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Medical Errors

Registered Nurse

2h Medical Errors

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Medical Errors

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Medical Errors

Florida Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist

2h Medication Errors

Registered Pharmacy Technician

2h Medication Errors

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapist

2h Medical Errors

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h Medical Errors

Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Certified Respiratory Therapist

2h Medical Errors

Registered Respiratory Therapist

2h Medical Errors

Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care

2h Medical Errors

Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care

2h Medical Errors

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist

2h Medical Errors

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

2h Medical Errors

Florida Department of Health - Genetic Counseling

Genetic Counselor

2h Medical Errors

Florida Electrolysis Council

Electrologist

2h Medical Errors

Florida Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant

2h Medical Errors (AMA Category I)

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Professional Nurse

2h General

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons

Physician & Surgeon

2h Category I CME

Michigan Board of Medicine

Medical Doctor

2h Category 1 Hours

Medical Doctor Compact License

2h Category 1 Hours

Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

Osteopathic Physician

2h Category 1 Hours

Osteopathic Physician Compact License

2h Category 1 Hours

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Medical Doctor

2h AMA Category I

Physician Assistant

2h AMA Category I

New Hampshire Board of Medicine

Physician

2h Category 1 Hours

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

New Mexico Medical Board

Doctor of Osteopathy

2h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

Medical Doctor

2h General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors

Medical Doctor

2h Category I CME

South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

2h General Preventive Medicine

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

State Medical Board of Ohio

Doctor of Medicine

2h AMA Category I

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

2h AMA Category I

Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Medical Doctor

2h AMA Category I CME

Texas Medical Board - Physicians

Physician

2h Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility (Category 1 or 1A)

Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Physician

2h Category I CME

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Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  1. Recognize the magnitude and far reaching effects of medical error
  2. Categorize factors contributing to the occurrence of medical error
  3. Describe the healthcare professional’s role in identifying error prone situations
  4. Explain the importance of reporting medical error
  5. Specify at least two recommended practice modifications to promote safety and reduce the incidence of medical error
  6. Review the processes of root cause analysis and failure mode and effects analysis when analyzing error.

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