Medical Error Prevention For Mental Health Professionals
Tracking # 20-40615
$15.00
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to
- Explain the frequency and cost of medical errors.
- Explain the use of a root cause analysis and safety procedures to reduce or prevent medical errors.
- List factors which contribute to patient safety.
- Describe commonly occurring medical errors in outpatient mental health practices.
- Discuss other strategies to reduce and prevent errors.
Course overview
Based on "Medical Error Prevention for Mental Health Professionals" by Terry S. Proeger, PhD). Awards 2 CE credits upon successful completion of the 20-question test. Participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of the frequency and cost of medical errors; the use of a root cause analysis and safety procedures to reduce or prevent medical errors; factors which contribute to patient safety; commonly occurring medical errors in outpatient mental health practices; and other strategies to reduce and prevent errors. For more information, click "Register For This Course". To order this course in pen and paper or PDF format, copy and paste this link to your browser: https://tinyurl.com/4bbu6hf5
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.