Minimizing Medical Errors

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MMEL

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two types of medical errors
Describe the use of root cause analysis in the prevention of medical errors
Describe what risk management is and how it is used to prevent medical errors

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Types of Errors

Prevalence of Medical Errors

Types of Medical Errors

Medication Error

Events Defined

Review

Summary

Section 3: Medical Errors: Causes

Root Cause Analysis

Definition of Root Cause Analysis

Core Features of RCA

RCA Tools

Common Root Causes of Medical Errors

Review

Summary

Section 4: Risk Management

What is Your Responsibility?

Use Technology

Educate Residents

Risk Management Strategies

Federal Regulations

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

Resource

References

Congratulations!

 

Instructor: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Administrators; Entry level Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.