Course Code: REL-ALL-0-PMEFLHP
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify various types of medical errors.
Recognize the causes of medical errors.
Recall the requirements and barriers to reporting medical errors.
Indicate strategies for the prevention of medical errors.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Types and Causes of Medical Errors
Media Headlines
Types of Medical Errors
Causes of Medical Errors
Diagnostic Errors
Vulnerable Populations
Knowledge Check
Section 3: Reporting Medical Errors
Reporting Medical Errors
Knowledge Check
Section 4: Investigating Medical Errors
Investigating Medical Errors
Review
Section 5: Steps You Can Take to Prevent Medical Errors
Preventing Medical Errors
Knowledge Check
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Rhoda Phillips, MSN, MA, RN, CEN
Mrs. Phillips is a SME/content writer for Relias. She holds an MSN in Nursing Education and a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing. She maintains a certified emergency nursing certification (CEN). With over 18 years of experience in direct patient care, she has worked as a staff and charge nurse in emergency departments, med-surg units, observation, critical care, and long-term care. Mrs. Phillips has also served as a nursing school clinical instructor, a clinical educator in the emergency department, and most recently as a clinical educator for multiple med-surg units.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; Respiratory Therapists; Social Workers; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.