Medical Errors Nursing CE Course

Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

1. Discuss the incidence of medical errors.

2. Identify common medication errors.

3. Understand the nurse’s role and responsibilities in preventing medical errors.

4. Utilize root cause analysis (RCA) in the identification of medical errors.

5. Explore the safety needs related to the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals.

6. Define a sentinel event.

7. Recognize the crucial aspects of a culture of safety.