Medical errors are a serious problem that can and do occur in the healthcare field. This course reviews the causes, most common types, and factors involved in the prevention of medical errors, as well as the steps to perform a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) when an error does occur. The course also includes a section on keeping your patients safe.
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| Course Format | Delivery Method | Price | |||||||||||
Online - Complete Course
| Online | $12.00 | Add to Cart |
At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:
- Recall the various government agencies involved in developing programs to prevent Medical Errors.
- Discuss the common causes of Medical Errors.
- Recall common terminology associated with Medical Errors.
- Recall the different types of Medical Errors and those most commonly encountered.
- Discuss the factors involved in preventing Medical Errors.
- Discuss investigating Medical Errors, listing the steps involved in performing a Root Cause Analysis.
- Recall ways to keep your patients safe.
Provider #: 50-2256
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Course #: 20-794490
We report to CE Broker immediately after course completion, provided that your license number is in your profile prior to course completion.
Course #: 20-794490
| Hours | |
| 2.0 |
| Level | |
| Basic |
| Course Code | |
| N-ME021 |
| Author | |
| Deborah L. Buckley, MBA, MT(ASCP) |
| Profession | |
| Nursing |
| Category | |
| Florida Mandatory Courses |
| Last Reviewed | |
| 08/01/2023 |
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