Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ARMEP
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify definitions related to patient safety, medical errors, and adverse events.
Describe the root cause analysis process for medical errors.
Recall risk factors, prevention strategies, and populations most vulnerable to medical errors.
Recognize factors that contribute to the five most misdiagnosed medical conditions.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Medical Errors: Current State, Terminology, and Classifications
Medical Errors
Review
Section 3: Contributing Factors to Medical Errors
Small Departures From the Standard of Care
Standardization and High-Reliability Organizations
Review
Section 4: Root Cause Analysis
Root Cause Analysis Process
Review
Section 5: High Frequency and High Severity Medical Errors
Common and Severe Medical Errors
Leadership and Safety Culture
Medication Errors
Review
Section 6: Medical Errors and Vulnerable Populations
Vulnerable Populations
Review
Section 7: Diagnostic Errors
Diagnostic Errors
Cognitive Biases and Debiasing Strategies
Review
Section 8: Common Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions
Oncological Diagnosis
Gastroenterological Conditions
Neurological Diagnosis
Cardiological Conditions
Infectious Conditions
Timely Response to Surgical Complications
Review
Section 9: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Rhoda Phillips, MSN, RN, CEN
Rhoda Phillips is a SME/content writer for Relias. She completed her BSN with top honors at Regis University. Rhoda earned her MSN in nursing education from Capella University and graduated summa cum laude. She also maintains a certified emergency nursing certification (CEN). Rhoda’s experience includes over 18 years in direct patient care as a staff and charge nurse in emergency departments, med-surg units, observation, critical care, and long-term care. She has also served as a nursing school clinical instructor, a clinical educator in the emergency department and most recently as clinical educator for multiple med-surg units.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Physician Assistants; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.