PREVENTING MEDICAL ERRORS

Course overview

1. Differentiate between errors & adverse events 2. Identify four factors that impact the occurence of medical errors 3. Recognize the seriousness of medical errors 4. state two reasons for medication errors 5. Identify four recommendations in preventing medical errors 6. Understand how to get to the root cause of errors 7. Acknowledge two ways for nurses to prevent medical errors & improve patient safety 8. Describe strategies to address needs for special populations 9. Know resources for patient education